Multiple teams have approached Pete Alonso for signing throughout the offseason, but not the New York Yankees. The team made it clear that they “never had interest” in signing Alonso, according to ESPN. However, it recently came to light that the team did offer Alonso a deal of around $150 Million. But it was Alonso’s agent Scott Boras, because of whom the team lost interest in signing him.
MLB analyst revealed the reality behind Yankees not signing Pete Alonso
In the latest report via Pinstripes Nation, MLB analyst Sara Molnick revealed that the New York Yankees had an “ambitious” discussion with Scott Boras about Pete Alonso’s signing. Talking about how Boras ended up losing the Yankees interest in hiring Alonso, Molnick said:
“Known for his aggressive negotiation tactics, Boras established ambitious market expectations for Alonso’s services. Reports indicate he leveraged the Yankees’ perceived interest to elevate his client’s market value, initially projecting a contract exceeding $150 million.”
“However, the actual market has failed to approach these lofty expectations. This development suggests Brian Cashman and the Yankees’ front office recognized the artificial inflation of Alonso’s market value and deliberately avoided entering the negotiation process,” Molnick further added.
Pete Alonso has been looking forward to making his return to the New York Mets and has relied on his agent Scott Boras, to get him a great deal. However, according to a recent report from MLB analyst Evan Roberts, if Boras failed at getting him back to the Mets, Alonso might end up firing him.
“Pete Alonso said to Scott, ‘I want to go home, and you better make it happen,’ and now Scott is trying the last tiny pit of power he has to say ‘We’ve given you everything, Mets, now seal the deal. Alonso will soon sign a contract, and soon after… Scott Boras is going to get fired. He’s going to get fired because he’s failed Pete Alonso.”
Apart from the New York Mets, Pete Alonso has also received an offer from the Toronto Blue Jays. According to the former general manager of the Mets, Alonso is a “great fit” for the Blue Jays.
