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Juan Soto, Pete Alonso and what it’ll take to lock up other top young bats
The Athletic "Spring in baseball is the time to think about pitcher-fielding practice, bunt plays and additions to your pitch mix — a moment of optimism for all 30 teams. It is also the most fruitful time of the year for contract extensions. Over the last 15 years, more than 45 percent of..." March 16
Extension Candidate: Pete Alonso
MLB Trade Rumors "The Mets hammered out a multi-year deal with one of their top arbitration-eligible players two weeks ago, guaranteeing Jeff McNeil $50MM to extend their window of control by as much as three seasons. General manager Billy Eppler predictably expressed openness to more deals of..." February 08
Billy Eppler sidesteps Pete Alonso contract extension question
Clutch Points "The New York Mets have been among the busiest teams since the end of the 2022 MLB season. They extended outfielder Brandon Nimmo, gave closer Edwin Diaz a new contract, and boosted their pitching staff with the additions of Justin Verlander, Kodai Senga, Jose Quintana, and Adam Ottavino,..." January 17
Pete Alonso Agrees to Historic $14.5M Contract to Avoid Arbitration
Bleacher Report "Pete Alonso and the New York Mets are avoiding arbitration. The sides reportedly agreed to a one-year, $14.5 million deal for the 2023 season that was the largest number for a first baseman ever in arbitration negotiations, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Alonso, 28, will..." January 14