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Pete Alonso

Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2023 10:11 pm
by JollyRoger8
The Pirates desperately need a 1B with some power.
The Mets are said to be considering trading Pete Alonso this off season. He becomes a free agent after 2024.
The going rate for a power hitting 1B is between $21M and $30M per year. Would BC and Nutting consider trading for Alonso and signing him long term to speed up the competitive window?
Your thoughts

Re: Pete Alonso

Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2023 10:29 pm
by Bobster
As Maynard G. Krebs would say, "Surely you jest." Nutting doesn't spend like that and Cherington is tasked with trying to build a team without spending that kind of money.

Re: Pete Alonso

Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2023 11:38 pm
by Doc
Also, I’m not sure the Pirates have enough to trade to make the Mets amenable. They would want any deal to start with Skenes, but I believe he’s not allowed to be traded for at least a year. Besides, I can’t see Alonso signing a deal with the Pirates. He’s going to want to go to a contender.