"If yes, what's the maximum term? Last winter, the Mets seemed to prefer three years, but there was probably an amount/opt-out combo where they would've done four years. If David Stearns tells Boras, "There is no scenario where the Mets sign Pete for four-plus years," then perhaps both parties can have an early answer as to whether the fit is viable."
"On October 14th, I ran through the four different 30+ home run first basemen Stearns found in his seven-year tenure with the Brewers. But let's look at that differently and see where the Brewers ranked in first baseman WAR while Stearns was in charge: Now consider that with Alonso as the Mets' first baseman under Stearns, the team ranked 12th in 2024 and 7th this year."
Mets decision-making must weigh keeping Pete Alonso against contract length, opt-out structure, and defensive compromises with Juan Soto. Alonso and Soto cannot both be the designated hitter, which could force Alonso or Soto into a defensive role with potential poor outcomes in 2026. Front-office preference last winter leaned toward three-year deals, with a possible four-year amount/opt-out combination as acceptable. Opt-outs reduce team protection because a downturn in Alonso's production could leave the roster committed. Alonso is expected to seek at least five years, making three- or four-year scenarios more practical negotiation targets. Stearns' Brewers tenure saw multiple 30+ home run first basemen, and Mets first-base WAR ranked 12th in 2024 and 7th this year.
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