"Alonso saying he is seeking a 7 year deal is essentially him saying that he's out of Queens. So if you're Stearns, is the play to go all out for Murakami? Short-term on a Josh Naylor? Or give the keys to Clifford, strengthen up elsewhere like CF, 3B, DH to supplement the offense now you don't have Pete? Or just really go all in on your "Run Prevention" Plan, go get a Skubal or Skenes, sign Valdez or Cease and fortify the defense."
"Pete Alonso is asking for a 7 year deal (he will be 31 by the beginning of next season) and David Stearns does not like that type of commitment for players in the wrong side of the 30's. It is known that the Mets are showing interest in NPB player Munetaka Murakami who is a slugger in Japan, but is not yet proven against MLB pitching."
Alonso is expected to seek at least a seven-year contract at age 31, creating a major roster and financial decision for the Mets. David Stearns generally resists long commitments to players on the wrong side of 30. The Mets show interest in NPB slugger Munetaka Murakami, who offers power but carries concerns about plate discipline and defense and lacks proven MLB track record. No comparable first basemen populate upcoming free agency. Viable options include signing Alonso, pursuing Murakami, acquiring a short-term bat like Josh Naylor, promoting Brandon Clifford while addressing outfield/third base/DH, or prioritizing top-tier pitching additions to improve run prevention.
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