An educated guess at Alonso's future AAV, a hang-up for the Yankees in their attempts to deal Marcus Stroman and more notes.

When New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso declared free agency after six seasons with the team that picked him in the second round of the 2016 draft, it was widely expected that he could command a contract worth about $200 million over seven years.

All indications are that contract negotiations between the New York Mets and longtime slugger Pete Alonso are currently in the most crucial stages. Ever since