The Toronto Blue Jays are clear winners by signing Anthony Santander, but the New York Mets might be even bigger winners thanks to what this move might do to Pete Alonso's free agency.
Did the Toronto Blue Jays' Anthony Santander signing clear the path for the New York Mets to reunite with a franchise icon?
Juan Soto signed with the New York Mets, not only leaving the Orioles' division, but their league too. Corbin Burnes signed with Arizona and Roki Sasaki is a Los Angeles Dodger.But the O’s on Monday saw one of their own sign with another club and also stay in the American League East when outfielder Anthony Santander agreed to a five-year deal
All eyes remain on Pete Alonso as the New York Mets have yet to ... market could create an opening here for the Mets to get involved in the Anthony Santander sweepstakes,” Morosi said.
The Toronto Blue Jays broke their free agent drought by signing Anthony Santander, but according to a new report they aren't done trying to add to their lineup.
The New York Mets have not yet reached a contract agreement with Pete Alonso to bring him back to the team. Meanwhile, they are reportedly looking to add Anthony Santander to their lineup as well ...
The Toronto Blue Jays finally landed a high-profile free agent, adding Anthony Santander to their powerful lineup.
On Thursday, CBS Sports' Matt Snyder predicted that the Blue Jays would sign Alonso to a four-year, $100 million contract, creating a fearsome power trio with Guerrero and Santander. " (The Blue Jays) kept losing out on big-name free agents and landing Anthony Santander plus Jeff Hoffman shouldn't be enough," Snyder wrote.
Pete Alonso is in the spotlight with various MLB teams showing and withdrawing interest. The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Angels have backed off,
If the Mets are still interested in Pete Alonso why offer him less than the 2023 deal? Why offer him anything at all?
The Orioles' and Rays' offseasons leave something to be desired, but it's reasonable to expect a strong 2025 from this group.