The contract blueprint Pete Alonso may need to follow to escape free agency limbo
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As spring training approaches, Pete Alonso remains a free agent after turning down a seven-year, $158 million offer from the Mets, a decision now appearing costly. At 30, Alonso's performance has declined, making it challenging to find a market for his services. His situation parallels that of Matt Chapman, who also faced a long free agency and ultimately settled for a significantly less lucrative deal after disappointing seasons. Alonso's struggles in producing offensively compound the uncertainty around his future in Major League Baseball.
Pete Alonso's lengthy free agency continues as he remains unsigned by the Mets or any other team while approaching February.
Rejecting the Mets' offered seven-year, $158 million extension appears to have been a costly decision for Alonso, especially with declining performance.
Matt Chapman’s free agency journey last season illustrates the risks Alonso faces, as Chapman signed a three-year deal after a disappointing year.
Alonso turned 30 in December and has not yet secured a new deal, reflecting concerns about his recent drop in production at the plate.
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