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Old 01-23-2025, 12:01 PM   #5601
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I fully believe Alonso has a contract lined up with the Jays.

What worries me is his loyalty to the Mets and giving them one last chance to match. I think its likely this happens.

Fingers crossed we get him. He's a legitimate masher
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Old 01-23-2025, 12:16 PM   #5602
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Yeah. Also big on Alonzo. For that contract it’s a no brainer. I hope it transpires. There would be some more work to get Vlad and Bo signed but if they can get those guys under contract, that would be great.
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Old 01-23-2025, 01:20 PM   #5603
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I have a hard time seeing Alonso leaving the Mets. After the Soto saga, can't see why they'd let him go to the Jays over a measly ~$5M per year, maybe a 4th year option on top.
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Old 01-23-2025, 01:22 PM   #5604
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I have a hard time seeing Alonso leaving the Mets. After the Soto saga, can't see why they'd let him go to the Jays over a measly ~$5M per year, maybe a 4th year option on top.

I agree, but I guess it depends on their master plans. If they have dreams of stealing Vlad next year, I can see them saving some money here and there.
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Old 01-23-2025, 01:28 PM   #5605
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Would be interesting if Jays got Alonso they would go from one of the worst HR teams to one of the best with Vladdy and the addition of Alonso and Santander and hopefully even Bichette can rebound.

What worries me is Bichette and Vladdy walk and we are left with 2 old declining HR bats.
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Old 01-23-2025, 01:45 PM   #5606
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So is the idea that Alonso would be DH? Or 1B and Vladdy goes back to 3rd? Or a bit of both?
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Old 01-23-2025, 01:46 PM   #5607
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I've always thought Alonso was a ######bag but if it makes the Blue Jays better I'm all for it.
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Old 01-23-2025, 01:57 PM   #5608
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So is the idea that Alonso would be DH? Or 1B and Vladdy goes back to 3rd? Or a bit of both?
Pretty much. I think Vladdy/Alonso play 1B half the time each. Alonso plays DH half the time, Vladdy plays 1/4 3B and 1/4 DH.
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Old 01-23-2025, 02:08 PM   #5609
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Old 01-23-2025, 02:08 PM   #5610
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Probably back to being used for leverage again. Just when we think we'll get him it'll break that he's staying with the Mets.
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Pretty much. I think Vladdy/Alonso play 1B half the time each. Alonso plays DH half the time, Vladdy plays 1/4 3B and 1/4 DH.
When they got Santander I would have thought he would share DH to get a better defensive outfielder in once in a while too.

musical DH's
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Old 01-23-2025, 02:13 PM   #5612
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I had read somewhere Guerrero's stats at 3b were actually passable last year. Limited sample size of course.
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I had read somewhere Guerrero's stats at 3b were actually passable last year. Limited sample size of course.
I would guess they still try and shelter him there a bit and have him start 3B when a more fly ball heavy pitcher is on the mound.
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Old 01-23-2025, 02:34 PM   #5614
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You know...if you're willing to go 5 with Santander then just go 4 x $100 for Alonso with a player opt out after 3 years (same opt out clause as Santander)

Both guys are 30, the one extra year presents a little risk but it's not my money.

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Old 01-23-2025, 02:35 PM   #5615
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Probably back to being used for leverage again. Just when we think we'll get him it'll break that he's staying with the Mets.
Yup, I am fully braced for that to happen. I'll be pleasantly surprised if he signs with us.
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When they got Santander I would have thought he would share DH to get a better defensive outfielder in once in a while too.

musical DH's
Yeah. That leaves 1/4 of the DH for Santander, which I think is about right.

1/2 Alonso, 1/4 Vladdy, 1/4 Santander.
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Old 01-23-2025, 03:11 PM   #5617
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If they signed Alonso and Vlad could play a passable 3B for a good chunk of the season that'd be pretty great.
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Old 01-23-2025, 03:41 PM   #5618
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I like Alonso because he uses Rush's Working Man for his walk up music
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People who didn't want Profar don't have to worry anymore. He's gone to the Braves.
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Old 01-23-2025, 05:59 PM   #5620
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Get the Alonso deal done, sign Scherzer. I would be open to bringing in Moncada on a 1 year prove it deal. If it doesn’t work, you have a combination of Clement/Guerrero/Martinez/Barger at 3B.
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