Pete Alonso's Red Sox "High" - A Possible Landing Spot in Free Agency
The New York Mets' star first baseman Pete Alonso is reportedly high on the Boston Red Sox's list of possible landing spots this offseason. According to reports, Alonso has expressed interest in the Red Sox, who are widely seen as one of the top contenders to sign him.
Alonso, set to turn 31 on Sunday, has been a dominant force in the majors, with at least 30 home runs in every season since his debut. The 2025 season was particularly impressive, with Alonso hitting .272 and posting an NL-leading .871 OPS, 41 doubles, 38 home runs, and 126 RBIs.
While some had predicted that Alonso's strong 2025 season would earn him a pricey long-term deal, his market may not be as strong as he had hoped. Sources close to the situation have indicated that Alonso could be "lucky" to get a four-year deal, with a lower average annual value and significant deferred dollars.
As one of the top free agents on the open market this offseason, Alonso's presence would fill two key needs for the Red Sox: first baseman and right-handed hitter with power. However, signing him would also put the team in the luxury tax for next year, which could be a major consideration for the Red Sox.
Alonso has ties to the Boston area through his wife, Haley, who grew up in Quincy. The two met during Alonso's time playing in the Cape Cod Baseball League, adding another layer of interest to the possibility of him joining the Red Sox.
The Red Sox have been linked to other top free agents this offseason, including Alex Bregman, Kyle Schwarber, and Bo Bichette. However, Alonso remains a priority for the team, with many speculating that he could be their biggest prize signing.
The New York Mets' star first baseman Pete Alonso is reportedly high on the Boston Red Sox's list of possible landing spots this offseason. According to reports, Alonso has expressed interest in the Red Sox, who are widely seen as one of the top contenders to sign him.
Alonso, set to turn 31 on Sunday, has been a dominant force in the majors, with at least 30 home runs in every season since his debut. The 2025 season was particularly impressive, with Alonso hitting .272 and posting an NL-leading .871 OPS, 41 doubles, 38 home runs, and 126 RBIs.
While some had predicted that Alonso's strong 2025 season would earn him a pricey long-term deal, his market may not be as strong as he had hoped. Sources close to the situation have indicated that Alonso could be "lucky" to get a four-year deal, with a lower average annual value and significant deferred dollars.
As one of the top free agents on the open market this offseason, Alonso's presence would fill two key needs for the Red Sox: first baseman and right-handed hitter with power. However, signing him would also put the team in the luxury tax for next year, which could be a major consideration for the Red Sox.
Alonso has ties to the Boston area through his wife, Haley, who grew up in Quincy. The two met during Alonso's time playing in the Cape Cod Baseball League, adding another layer of interest to the possibility of him joining the Red Sox.
The Red Sox have been linked to other top free agents this offseason, including Alex Bregman, Kyle Schwarber, and Bo Bichette. However, Alonso remains a priority for the team, with many speculating that he could be their biggest prize signing.
his wife is from quincy lol how else is he gonna end up there? plus its not like hes gonna break the bank or anything, 4 yrs x 10m per year sounds like a decent deal to me 
think the redsox should go all out on alonso lol if they wanna win it all next year 
gotta say his stats are straight fire 
and having him in the lineup would give them a huge boost 
️ but at the same time idk about the luxury tax concerns 
gotta weigh pros & cons before making a decision 
maybe they can get creative with the contract 
Is it a smart move to spend that much money on someone, or should they focus on building up from within? And what's the deal with Alonso not getting the long-term contract he thought he'd get... did he really expect to make $300 million or something 
. My friend's cousin is married to someone who lives in Quincy and she said it's a beautiful area... I'm starting to think the Red Sox are just trying to create some local buzz around Alonso's signing 
. I mean, .272 batting average and a .871 OPS? That's some serious power 
. The only concern is the luxury tax, but if they think Alonso is worth it, I say go for it 
! He'd be a fantastic signing and would likely bring home some hardware to Fenway 
but, the luxury tax thing might be a problem for them. i mean, they're already in the middle of a rebuild 
. Alonso is gonna want big bucks, especially with his market not being as strong as he thought 
. and what about the other top free agents? Alex Bregman, Kyle Schwarber... those guys are still on the board 
especially since his wife is from there 
, plus the sox are one of the best teams to win it all... and who knows maybe he'd even wanna join the rivalry with nyc 
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And yeah, I can see why they'd want him, but 4 years and lower average annual value with deferred dollars sounds kinda meh to me 
. The guy's got power, you know? He'd bring some much-needed thump to the lineup and fill that first base spot they've been missing since Big Papi retired 
. Plus, he's got ties to the area, so it'd be cool to see him come home to Boston. The only thing holding me back is that I don't know if they can afford it, you feel? I mean, they're already over the luxury tax limit just thinking about it 
. Still, I think it's worth a shot. Alonso would bring some much-needed excitement to Fenway Park and would be a game-changer for the Sox. Let's hope they can make it happen 
. The fact that he might be "lucky" to get a 4-year deal with deferred dollars kinda sucks 
. I mean, what happened to guys like Bryce Harper getting massive deals? Alonso is clearly one of the best in the game and deserves top dollar 
. Let's not forget he's got ties to the area too, which makes this even more interesting 
So, fingers crossed it all comes together and the Sox bring home that championship 
. I'm also intrigued by the luxury tax aspect, it'll be interesting to see how they navigate that 
. but if he wants to join the redsox, im all for it! i've heard they have awesome vibes in boston and their fans are super supportive 
... 4 years is decent, i guess 
. Newsflash: every free agent has a market value and the Red Sox are actually doing him a solid by considering him as one of their top options 
But at the same time, I can see why they might be hesitant about committing to him long-term - the luxury tax is a big consideration for them. Maybe they'll try to get him on a shorter deal and then go from there?