New details about New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns' offseason strategy are emerging.

New York Mets' Pete Alonso reacts after hitting a three-run home run during the ninth inning of Game 3 of a National League wild card baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) AP

I don’t think it’s unrealistic to want the Mets to have or expect the Mets to have Soto and Alonso, but if Alonso is gonna get more than what they’re willing to pay, that’s why I say Adames,” Sal said.

It was said as far back as this past spring that the New York Yankees could target first baseman Pete Alonso in free agency if New York Mets owner Steve Cohen convinced All-Star outfielder Juan Soto to make a big-money move to Queens.