It didn't end with Santandare because they missed all the Super FAs, Alonso-Achic, and TOR kept in touch
Jan 24, 2025
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Multiple local media outlets highlighted the possibility of a contract between Toronto and Alonso on the 24th (Korea time). Some say that Alonso's negotiations with his original team, the New York Mets, have virtually collapsed.
SNY reporter Andy Martino said 'Negotiations between Pete Alonso and the Blue Jays are progressing, according to sources. The contract has not yet been decided, nor has it been guaranteed?' In other words, discussions are actively taking place.
MLB Network reporter John Heyman said that the Blue Jays are still working hard to get Alonso, and Canadian media SportsNet specified the previous reports, saying that discussions between Toronto and Alonso have not yet reached momentum.
MLB.com reported that the Blue Jays are actively moving at the forefront of Alonso's market after Alonso rejected the last revised offer by the New York Mets last week. "'Toronto recently hired outfielder Anthony Santander for $92.5 million, but he was not excluded from Alonso's bid.
The media went on to say that the Blue Jays are approaching the $261 million threshold for imposing the second luxury tax on Payroll, but they still have the money to spend 'Hayman believes Alonso will return to the Mets if he does not sign with the Blue Jays.
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According to the New York Post, the Mets last offered Alonso about $70 million for three years last week. This is slightly higher than other first baseman Christian Walker, who signed a three-year, $60 million contract with the Houston Astros in the FA market. It's a difficult condition for Alonso to accept.
Earlier, Alonso offered the Mets a three-year, $93.3 million contract that included an opt-out clause, but it was not accepted and refused when it received a revised proposal.
Toronto is turning to Alonso after entering the FA market to the end of Juan Soto 'conflict war' and being turned away. The intention is to increase the weight of the batting line by tying Alonso and leading hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr. On the 21st, Santander was hired for five years and $92.5 million to improve speculation that he may have given up Alonso, but that is not the case.
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In fact, Santander was not Toronto's priority outfielder FA. After Soto's future was decided, Toronto contacted Teoscar Hernandez first, but as he weighed in on staying in the LA Dodgers, he turned to Santander.
SportsNet said on the 21st that `The Blue Jays actively promoted Hernandez's recruitment, and he is also a best friend of Guerrero Jr., who Toronto is discussing an extension contract this winter.' Hernandez was a player who would fill the Blue Jays' big gap. Toronto has been desperately looking for a power heater outfielder since trading him to the Seattle Mariners after the 2022 season, he wrote.
Even the media added 'The fact that he signed a contract shorter than the Dodgers and other FAs means Hernandez was a more desirable F.A. for Toronto.
Toronto is being shunned by top-tier FA not because of lack of conditions. In the end, it is pointed out that it is due to the regional specificity of Canada and the low possibility of winning compared to big market clubs.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
