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The New York Mets had one of the worst endings to a regular season in recent MLB history. The collapse was unprecedented and difficult to explain\u2014there was simply no reason for it to be as disastrous as it was. To make matters worse, franchise star Pete Alonso may now be on his way out in free agency.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlaying for this organization, this city\u2014they’ve continued to believe in me. I love playing here. There’s some great guys in this clubhouse, some great people on the staff. Every single day, it’s been a pleasure coming to work and putting on the orange and blue. I’ve really appreciated it and have been nothing but full of gratitude every single day. Nothing is guaranteed, but we’ll see what happens\u2014I’ve loved being a Met. Hopefully, they’ve appreciated me the same,\u201d Alonso told the media.<\/p>\n

Throughout the season, Alonso consistently avoided confirming any long-term future with the Mets, which has only fueled speculation. One of the more eye-opening predictions? A potential move across town to the New York Yankees\u2014in what would be viewed as a revenge-style move after last offseason\u2019s bidding wars.<\/p>\n

\u201cA year after the Mets pulled Juan Soto away from the New York Yankees, Brian Cashman will return the favor this MLB offseason. Pete Alonso will step in as the replacement for Paul Goldschmidt, adding even more power to a Yankees\u2019 lineup that led MLB in home runs (274) this season. While there are a few better options available in MLB free agency\u2014Alex Bregman and Munetaka Murakami\u2014the short-term deal will appeal to the Yankees\u2019 front office and provide a bit of financial flexibility to go after a top starter. Pete Alonso contract prediction: 3 years, $84 million with a 2028 player option,\u201d Sportsnaut\u2019s Matt Johnson wrote.<\/p>\n

Such a move would send Mets fans into absolute chaos. Alonso has been with the team his entire career\u2014and if he signs with the Yankees, he could be viewed by Mets fans the way Cleveland fans once viewed LeBron James after his first departure.<\/p>\n

Alonso is expected to chase a big contract this offseason, but he may also be chasing wins. And if winning is the priority, the Yankees might offer a more compelling path forward than the Mets.<\/p>\n

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