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While it can be tempting for fans to latch onto rumors of trading Alonzo for standout players or signings, the reality is governed by a much more complex negotiation process.
The Signals Sent by the Blue Jays
The Blue Jays appear to use Alonzo's name as leverage more than a real acquisition target. Sources close to the front office suggest that while they are receptive to Alonzo as an option, they are not actively negotiating a deal.
As it currently stands, the overall framing of the discussion indicates that the Big Apple, not the Great White North, is Alonzo’s more likely home for the imminent future. It seems more probable that the Mets will retain Alonzo than allow him to slip through the cracks in light of the uncertainty surrounding alternative options.