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At first glance for Mets, Jesse Winker is no Pete Alonso
Pete Alonso’s name was never mentioned during the short Q&A portion, but Winker was asked about his willingness and ability to play first base as the Mets plan to open the season without Alonso, who remains a free agent with less than three weeks to go before spring training.
With Pete Alonso’s market now defined, why not come home to the Mets?
According to league sources, the organization reached that conclusion because Alonso turned down their offer of a three-year contract that contained opt-outs and included deferred money that would have elevated the total to well over $70 million. If he said no to that, the Mets thought, he must have a better deal elsewhere.
Mets notes: What would their lineup look like without Pete Alonso?
So, beyond revealing an exhaustion from negotiating with Alonso’s camp, Cohen’s comments confirmed a couple of other matters. One, in a world without Alonso returning to Flushing, the Mets may add more pieces. Two, the Mets are at least acting like they care about how much they spend.
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Winker, 31, said he expects to fill a “very similar” role to the one he played last year for the Mets, who alternated him between right field, left field and designated hitter after acquiring him in a ...
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