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Roberts suggests Bellinger could serve as a utility player—playing center field, first base, and DH—adding flexibility to the lineup. The key concern is his historical inconsistency and the substantial contract he’d likely command (up to $24 million per year over five years). The Mets might see him more as a complementary piece rather than a full replacement for Alonzo’s power.
Other Names in the Mix
Roberts also discusses players like Yandy Diaz—and dismisses improvements like Ty France—highlighting the difficulty in finding a defensively elite, offensively capable first baseman or DH with a reasonable contract. Similarly, Japanese stars like Murakami and Okamoto are considered intriguing but too uncertain due to their lack of MLB track records.