The New York Mets could be losing a key player in free agency. If the team cannot sign him to a deal he could be a perfect fit for the Baltimore Orioles.
While listing postseason-tested players the Orioles could sign, FanSided’s Nicholas Cinnamo urged the team to sign Pete Alonso away from the Mets. Alonso could earn a deal close to $200 million in free agency.
The move for the Mets homegrown superstar would move Ryan Mountcastle off first base. However, he has experience in the outfield and could take over the role left by Anthony Santander. Alonso is a proven postseason performer. He has a 1.003 OPS in 16 postseason games. While it is a small sample size, he has had success against some great pitchers.
“It’s also helpful to look at some of the pitchers he has come up big against,” wrote Cinnamo. “His game-winning home run against Milwaukee came against Devin Williams, who has a 1.83 career ERA. His game 3 home run against Philadelphia came against the Phillies’ Aaron Nola, who has a 3.70 career ERA.”
The Mets have yet to come to terms on a deal with Alonso. With the first base market dwindling down, they are one of the few teams that need and can afford Alonso. However, if the Orioles see moving Mountcastle to the outfield as a real solution to losing Santander, they could be a dark horse contender to sign the slugging All-Star.
Alonso is a four-time All-Star who could be a real asset to a young Orioles lineup.
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