With the New York Mets looking like they are heading towards a painful rebuild, All-Star slugger Pete Alonso is looking for a way out. According to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, Alonso is evaluating his options and already has the Chicago Cubs as his preferred destination.

Alonso is entering the last year of his contract with the Mets and is set to become a free agent after the 2024 campaign. If the Mets end up deciding that they are not willing to give him a huge deal, they will likely look to trade the 28-year-old player in order to avoid losing him for nothing.  

Several teams are reportedly interested in his services, but the Cubs are seen as the favorite. The franchise received information that Alonso wants to come to Chicago and is willing to be aggressive in attempts to acquire him.

Rogers, who spoke about Alonso’s situation during an appearance on ESPN’s Kap and J. Hood show, said that the player would also be willing to work out a contract extension with the Cubs that would work for both sides.

“They have a pretty good team, and a great market,” Rogers added. “I think that he wants to come here as much as they want him.”

Despite the Mets’ disappointing 2023 campaign, Alonso played well and earned his third All-Star nod. He finished the season with a .217 batting average, 46 homers and 118 RBIs.

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The New York Mets’ 2019 season has been a bit of a disappointment, but the standout season from rookie first baseman Pete Alonso has been a definite bright spot for the team this season.

He continued his torrid pace in 2019 with a two home run game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, pushing his already-impressive season total to 47 and leading his team to an important 3-1 home win.

The rookie first baseman is the leading candidate for the 2019 NL Rookie of the Year award thanks to big performances like Monday nights. While the Mets aren’t in a position to make the playoffs (barring a huge late-season rally), the team can thank the Florida native for at least a few bright moments in a challenging season.

Alonso now has a .270 batting average to go with his 47 home runs and 109 RBI on the season. Few could’ve ever expected this strong of a performance from the under-hyped prospect coming into his rookie season.

The 24-year-old now owns a two-homer lead over Angels star Mike Trout for the MLB home run lead. The rookie has displayed prodigious power over the course of his rookie season, also racking up the 2019 Home Run Derby Trophy.

Alonso will have plenty of time to add to his total until the season’s completion at the end of this month.

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With the New York Mets looking like they are heading towards a painful rebuild, All-Star slugger Pete Alonso is looking for a way out. According to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, Alonso is evaluating his options and already has the Chicago Cubs as his preferred destination.

Alonso is entering the last year of his contract with the Mets and is set to become a free agent after the 2024 campaign. If the Mets end up deciding that they are not willing to give him a huge deal, they will likely look to trade the 28-year-old player in order to avoid losing him for nothing.  

Several teams are reportedly interested in his services, but the Cubs are seen as the favorite. The franchise received information that Alonso wants to come to Chicago and is willing to be aggressive in attempts to acquire him.

Rogers, who spoke about Alonso’s situation during an appearance on ESPN’s Kap and J. Hood show, said that the player would also be willing to work out a contract extension with the Cubs that would work for both sides.

“They have a pretty good team, and a great market,” Rogers added. “I think that he wants to come here as much as they want him.”

Despite the Mets’ disappointing 2023 campaign, Alonso played well and earned his third All-Star nod. He finished the season with a .217 batting average, 46 homers and 118 RBIs.

The post Mets’ All-Star Slugger Pete Alonso Reportedly Wants to Play for the Cubs appeared first on SportzBonanza.

The New York Mets’ 2019 season has been a bit of a disappointment, but the standout season from rookie first baseman Pete Alonso has been a definite bright spot for the team this season.

He continued his torrid pace in 2019 with a two home run game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, pushing his already-impressive season total to 47 and leading his team to an important 3-1 home win.

The rookie first baseman is the leading candidate for the 2019 NL Rookie of the Year award thanks to big performances like Monday nights. While the Mets aren’t in a position to make the playoffs (barring a huge late-season rally), the team can thank the Florida native for at least a few bright moments in a challenging season.

Alonso now has a .270 batting average to go with his 47 home runs and 109 RBI on the season. Few could’ve ever expected this strong of a performance from the under-hyped prospect coming into his rookie season.

The 24-year-old now owns a two-homer lead over Angels star Mike Trout for the MLB home run lead. The rookie has displayed prodigious power over the course of his rookie season, also racking up the 2019 Home Run Derby Trophy.

Alonso will have plenty of time to add to his total until the season’s completion at the end of this month.

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