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From the Mets’ perspective, Alonso has been historically a 40-home-run hitter and, if they were to match the average annual value offered to Santander, they would be looking at a contract of around $23 million per season. Given this, one can't help but question the Mets' decision to let Santander slip through their fingers at what seems to be a relatively low-market price. The financial constraints of the Mets, fueled by recent discussions around their budget, might be an underlying reason for missing out on potential additions to their roster.