Boras hasn’t been the super agent he has in the past. Yes, he got the Soto deal for his legacy but others haven’t fared as well recently. He has a good relationship with Cohen too. What this means? Most likely nothing but unless Pete gets blown out of the water from some other team (doubtful) he knows his legacy in NY and the grass isn’t always greener just because the money sways you there. I think he knows that his best chance to win a WS is here. We will obviously see how this shakes out but I really feel he will be back.
First blaming Alonso for Senga getting hurt is a stretch. Not like he injured him. He threw the ball high. A major league pitcher (who is an athlete as well) made an athletic move to leap for a high throw and got hurt. Not sure Alonso is to blame for Senga having tight hamstrings.
The problem with Alonso is there no comparable replacement for him available now, but how does it age. I would have no issue with a 3-year, 100 million deal. And then lets see where the team is. But Pete probably isn't, nor should he take that, unless there are no other options.
The issue is also that Soto and Nimmo are both also heading towards being highly price bat only options. Soto is terrible in right field, although a lot of that I think is hustle, while Nimmo has always been the Venus De Milo in the outfield, and his range has gone down.
Benge is the center fielder of the future, has a strong arm, but has always profiled as eventually moving to right field. - well not with Soto there.
I wonder how Nimmo would transition to 1B. 2026 will be his age 33 year and he's signed through 2030, his age 37 season and he's still got that bad foot. It's a terrible team contract but it is what it is.
"So, can the Mets protect Alonso better defensively if they find an upgrade at second base?" That's over my head. Never heard of protecting a poor fielding first baseman by installing a great fielder at 2nd. Scooping low throws is not Alonso's problem. Besides, the Mets have far bigger fish to fry than second base. McNeil is pretty good, Acuna has big potential, and Baty is good. I agree that Alonso's benefits outweigh the poor fielding and there aren't good alternatives.
In AAA, the Mets have Ryan Clifford developing nicely as a hitter. Haven't seen anything on his defense, good or bad. So there's that for the future of the position. One thing to keep in mind with Alonso and the DH is Soto will need to slide into that role at some point. Sterns definitely should resign Alonso, but to a contract of five years or so, knowing Soto's future. But can the Mets have Clifford play part time at 1B with Alsonso as Alonso fades into DH full time? And be successful at the transition? Be interesting to see.
Ain't none. They'll have to reach deep into Uncle Steve's pocket. The glaring holes in starting pitching and center field are enough to worry about without finding a nonexistent Alonso replacement.
Boras hasn’t been the super agent he has in the past. Yes, he got the Soto deal for his legacy but others haven’t fared as well recently. He has a good relationship with Cohen too. What this means? Most likely nothing but unless Pete gets blown out of the water from some other team (doubtful) he knows his legacy in NY and the grass isn’t always greener just because the money sways you there. I think he knows that his best chance to win a WS is here. We will obviously see how this shakes out but I really feel he will be back.
Totally agree with your take on Pete;
traditional metrics, advanced metrics, and the eye test all confirm that Pete is a very poor defensive first basemen.
However, we have to bring him back for the reasons you cited.
First blaming Alonso for Senga getting hurt is a stretch. Not like he injured him. He threw the ball high. A major league pitcher (who is an athlete as well) made an athletic move to leap for a high throw and got hurt. Not sure Alonso is to blame for Senga having tight hamstrings.
The problem with Alonso is there no comparable replacement for him available now, but how does it age. I would have no issue with a 3-year, 100 million deal. And then lets see where the team is. But Pete probably isn't, nor should he take that, unless there are no other options.
The issue is also that Soto and Nimmo are both also heading towards being highly price bat only options. Soto is terrible in right field, although a lot of that I think is hustle, while Nimmo has always been the Venus De Milo in the outfield, and his range has gone down.
Benge is the center fielder of the future, has a strong arm, but has always profiled as eventually moving to right field. - well not with Soto there.
I wonder how Nimmo would transition to 1B. 2026 will be his age 33 year and he's signed through 2030, his age 37 season and he's still got that bad foot. It's a terrible team contract but it is what it is.
"So, can the Mets protect Alonso better defensively if they find an upgrade at second base?" That's over my head. Never heard of protecting a poor fielding first baseman by installing a great fielder at 2nd. Scooping low throws is not Alonso's problem. Besides, the Mets have far bigger fish to fry than second base. McNeil is pretty good, Acuna has big potential, and Baty is good. I agree that Alonso's benefits outweigh the poor fielding and there aren't good alternatives.
In AAA, the Mets have Ryan Clifford developing nicely as a hitter. Haven't seen anything on his defense, good or bad. So there's that for the future of the position. One thing to keep in mind with Alonso and the DH is Soto will need to slide into that role at some point. Sterns definitely should resign Alonso, but to a contract of five years or so, knowing Soto's future. But can the Mets have Clifford play part time at 1B with Alsonso as Alonso fades into DH full time? And be successful at the transition? Be interesting to see.
With his defensive shortcomings, I don't know if the Mets will have a better option available at 1B. Does anyone have a better option?
Ain't none. They'll have to reach deep into Uncle Steve's pocket. The glaring holes in starting pitching and center field are enough to worry about without finding a nonexistent Alonso replacement.
I totally agree with what you identify what they need to do this off season.