2025 NL East Positional Rankings: Shortstop

Unlike other positions, there has been little to no movement at shortstop within the National League East this offseason. All five teams are expected to begin the year with the same player that finished 2024 as the starter. With that, let’s continue our series of ranking each player at the position within the division ahead of the 2025 campaign. NO. 5 – ORLANDO ARCIA, ATL The Braves,...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Offered Alonso Three Years, $85 Million

Good morning, Mets fans! Pat Ragazzo of Mets on SI reported on Friday night that the Mets had offered Pete Alonso a three-year, $85 million deal with lots of deferred money and opt-outs. Alonso settled on a two-year, $54 million deal, seemingly preferring to limit the amount of deferred money in his deal. He will make $30 million for the Mets this year with the chance to opt out after year one....

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MMO Roundtable: Pete Alonso Is Back!

He’s coming home… tell the world he’s coming home… Pete Alonso will officially be back in the blue and orange! It was a long and bumpy road, but the Mets and Alonso have agreed to a two-year, $54 million deal with a $10 million signing bonus. Of course, we’re all pumped here at MMO and had to share our reactions with you all. Allison Waxman I can finally unsubscribe...

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In-Person Meeting with Cohen, Stearns Helped Finalize Alonso Deal

Now that the Pete Alonso saga is over, the Mets and Alonso can now focus on the season ahead. How did a contract situation with so many twists and turns finally come to a resolution on Wednesday night? According to SNY’s Andy Martino, club owner Steve Cohen met with Alonso and his agent, Scott Boras, in Tampa while on his way to the MLB owners’ meetings.  “I really wanted to...

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With Alonso Back, What’s Next for Mauricio, Acuña, Baty?

With the Mets agreeing to re-sign Pete Alonso, their everyday lineup is all but set. Alonso will go back to manning first base, while Mark Vientos will remain at the hot corner, though he may still get occasional first base reps if Alonso needs to rest his legs. However, three players – Luisangel Acuña, Ronny Mauricio, and Brett Baty will enter spring training without major league roles. Acuña...

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Projecting the Mets’ 2025 Lineup After Pete Alonso’s Return

The New York Mets played the long game and were very patient in the Pete Alonso free agency story. On Wednesday, the Mets won the battle, as the two sides agreed to a two-year, $54 million deal with an opt-out after the 2025 season. He’ll get a $30 million salary in 2025. With Alonso back for another season, the Mets can pretty much pencil in their 2025 everyday lineup, and it looks a lot...

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