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A significant aspect of the contract talks is the number of teams interested in Alonzo's talents. Heyman noted that there are around eight teams eyeing a potential acquisition, including the New York Yankees, who were previously in pursuit before solidifying their roster with other signings. This competitive market puts additional pressure on the Mets to find common ground with their power-hitting first baseman.
As the offseason progresses, the Mets find themselves in this unusual limbo with a player who ranks among the top home run hitters in the National League since his inception. While Alonzo loves being a Met and has performed remarkably in New York, the question remains: will the organization make the necessary concessions to retain him?