Pete Alonso was born at the wrong time. For over 100 years, home run hitters were the highest-paid players in the game—defense, baserunning and ability to hit for average not required. Ralph Kiner, a prototype,

Will the Mets be willing to re-sign Pete Alonso a second time? Or might they have their heart set on, say, pending free agent Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?

Pete Alonso opted to sign a shorter-term deal with a higher first-year value to stay with the Mets. Alonso agreed to terms on a two-year, $54 million contract with an opt-out after year one