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There’s also discussion about Alonso’s age (approaching 30) and how that influences contract negotiations. A consensus emerges that a seven-year deal could strike a balance—offering Alonso security while avoiding overcommitment—typically seeing most teams hesitant about contracts extending beyond that timeframe.
Roster Building and Strategic Free-Agent/Trade Moves
Beyond Alonso, the conversation touches on the team's strategy:
The necessity of big trades or signing high-impact players like Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, or the Japanese pitcher Yamamoto.
The Mets' recent pattern of targeting younger, high-ceiling players instead of mid-level free agents, aligning with team president Cohen's aggressive, high-impact approach.