And they would call themselves Queens in Kings.
Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez made public the call-ups of Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and free agent Juan Soto in a social media post Monday.
The Instagram Story features an image of Alvarez and Guerrero side by side wearing the same jerseys, taken at the Source Giving Celebrity Softball Game in Puerto Rico on Dec. 1. .
Alvarez's post includes the following text: [Guerrero]. Te Veo. “Ready Ready” roughly translates to “Okay, Vlad, I'm ready.”
Guerrero posted the same image on his Instagram Story with the caption “El Mio” or “My boy.”
Alvarez, 23, screenshotted Guerrero's repeat, typed a new caption above the image that read, “Let's make this a trio of queens,” and tagged Soto.
As flattering as it may be, social media posts won't be the determining factor in whether the Mets land Guerrero (who they were slated to acquire via trade or free agency within a year) or Soto.
The ball is in owner Steve Cohen's hands, or rather in his pocket.
Guerrero is on track to be named an All-Star for the fourth consecutive year in 2024, and at 25 years old, the infielder's price is only going to rise. The Blue Jays will do everything in their power to keep the two-time Silver Slugger north of the border, but previous attempts to work out a deal have proven largely futile.
If Guerrero were to move to Queen's this offseason, it would likely be at the expense of current first baseman Pete Alonso.
The free agent is a four-time All-Star and the franchise's all-time leader in home runs, but he's also four years older than Guerrero. Registering both would be redundant.
Even when you look at it side by side with Soto, it's definitely not a bargain.
The Mets, Yankees, Dodgers, Red Sox, and Blue Jays are considered favorites for the crown jewel of the 2024 MLB free agent class, but there is a growing belief that the Mets lead all suitors.
As the Post's Jon Heyman reported last week, the Yankees upped their initial bid in an effort to keep the 26-year-old Dominican sensation in the Bronx.
New York and others have not released specific numbers, but the team may be hoping to break the $600 million mark for the four-time All-Star.
Chips continue to fall and bids continue to inflate. The story isn't over yet.
