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With Guerrero off the board, Pete Alonso's situation in New York becomes crucial. Alonso began the season impressively, and his performance could set him up for a more favorable contract negotiation. Given the financial machinations surrounding Guerrero’s contract, Alonso is now positioned to have a little more leverage, which may persuade the Mets to renegotiate with him sooner rather than later.
The Mets seemingly have more confidence in Alonso now that Guerrero has committed to the Blue Jays, shifting their focus away from potential replacements. With Guerrero's big contract potentially dictating market trends for first basemen, Alonso's value becomes an interesting discussion — especially given the Mets' history of letting the market determine player worth.