If we land one of Alonso/Bregman, we become true contenders in the AL.
If we land both of them, we become THE favorites in the AL.
That's how much there's riding on this.
I'd be shocked if they spent 15.5M on a 40 year old 4th Starter while neglecting a top 4 of the order bat that they really need. I definitely think they'll find a way to make it happen... let's see
We're literally 1 big bat away from checking off everything I wanted this offseason. We'd be adding Gimenez on top of everything I alfeady thought was too outlandish to do. One of Bregman/Alonso pleeaassseeee
I believe Pete rejected 7/157, which is like 22.5M per season.
He will probably earn more per year from what's being floated around so I wouldn't say it's that big of a screw up tbh.
The difference there was that the Orioles showed 0 interest in bringing him back. The Mets with Alonso and now the Astros with Bregman is what makes People feel like they're both likely to go back.
I would be happy with either just because the Jays become MUCH better in the immediatate short term.
Bregman is the better fit because of his defense at 3B but i'm much more confident in Alonso being good throughout his contract while I expect Bregman to fall off in his last 2 years.
Agreed about the impact, he fits perfectly with the team. However, I wouldn't go near a 7 year deal for him but my job isn't on the line lol.
Jays should just go 4 years to get Alonso than 7 years for Bregman.
Just came across this lol
https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/free-agent-third-baseman-alex-bregman-reportedly-sitting-on-6-year-contract-offer-from-toronto-blue-jays-as-houston-astros-hold-out-01jjsf7yd6pa
There was a rumour for us with Bregman but doesn't seem likely. Alonso is sadly gonna go back to the Mets too.
Other than Roberts, can't think of an impactful bat that we could trade for. This team needs a Donaldson like move... not asking for much right lol.
https://www.si.com/mlb/mets/news/source-mets-have-discussed-ryan-mountcastle-trade-as-possible-pete-alonso-pivot
If the Jays can get Alonso AND get Mountcastle out of our division, you gotta get it done ASAP lol