As spring training approaches, 32 of MLBTR's Top 50 Free Agents have signed, leaving behind notable names like Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, and Jack Flaherty. Despite Bregman's market showing some activity, neither Alonso nor Flaherty has found traction in their long-term aspirations. Flaherty is now entertaining short-term offers after initially aiming for a five-year contract. Alonso, on the other hand, turned down a $70MM three-year offer from the Mets, preferring more lucrative terms. Both players expressed frustrations regarding the shifting priorities of teams, focusing less on overall team strength than postseason potential.
Both players began to consider shorter-term offers after primarily pursuing long-term deals, reflecting a shift in strategies among top athletes in the MLB.
Flaherty called free agency "weird`, explaining that teams are now more focused on making the postseason rather than building the best overall team.
Mets owner Steve Cohen described negotiations with Alonso as "exhausting", pointing out significant offers but contrasting them against Alonso's "highly asymmetric" contract demands.
Despite seeking long-term contracts, both Alonso and Flaherty face a challenging free agency with the market shifting towards shorter deals.
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