Will the Mets Be REWARDED for Waiting OUT Pete Alonso Again?

<p>New York Mets play a high-stakes waiting game with Pete Alonso's free agency, betting on a slow-developing market to land their star slugger on a team-friendly deal.  </p><p>With the Red Sox and Phillies lurking and few viable alternatives available via free agency or trade, the Mets face a crucial test: Can patience secure Alonso, or will hesitation cost them their power hitter?</p><p>Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the front office’s strategy, the ripple effects of the Kyle Schwarber sweepstakes, and contract options, including escalators and deferrals to keep Alonso in Queens.  </p><p>Key topics include the risk of losing Alonso at the last minute, challenges of replacing his offensive production, and how the Mets could pivot in the bullpen without Edwin Díaz.  </p><p>Will the Mets’ cautious approach pay off, or are they on the verge of a costly miscalculation heading into the new season?<br /> </p><p><br /><br /><strong>JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext...