The Mets are expected to discuss a long-term contract with Francisco Alvarez and his agent Bad Bunny at some point.
But unless Alvarez wants to sign him very cheaply (which is unlikely), it’s hard for teams above the luxury tax tier 4 threshold to do anything long-term early.
The Yankees have also reached breaking point, and the chances of an extension for Gleyber Torres are diminishing. Additionally, the Yankees don’t seem to be convinced about Torres — he’s often on the trade block. …
Kodai Senga’s arm was a concern from the first day. The Post reported last winter that there were abnormalities in his medical record, which is likely why the Mets offered the ghost-forked ace a hefty contract ($75 million). …
The Giants made an offer to JD Martinez before signing Jorge Soler. The former Dodger didn’t want to go there. The Rangers could be a good fit for Martinez. …
It is believed that former A’s star Matt Chapman won’t bother the Giants, but at last check there was a significant gap in negotiations. …
The market is historically slow to hit. The two top players, Cody Bellinger and Chapman, remain free agents, as do many other good hitters. Among them are Eddie Rosario, Adam Duvall, Tommy Pham, Brandon Belt, Michael Taylor, Kike Hernandez, CJ Cron, Garrett Cooper, Joey Votto, Tony Kemp, Corey Dickerson, Donovan. Includes Solano and Robbie Grossman.
For example, Pham signed with the Mets last year for $6 million after receiving two offers after a season with an 89 OPS or better. Now, cricket has finished the season with an OPS of 111 or higher. He had great numbers with the Mets (over 124 OPS), batted third in National League CS with the Diamondbacks, and had a record-tying four hits in the World Series, followed by a fifth at-bat with teammate Jayce. He kindly gave it to Peterson. Haven’t played it yet. …
Congratulations to the good Eric Hosmer on his retirement. Other candidates for retirement include Wil Myers and Brandon Crawford. There’s been some interest in Crawford, but he’s looking for the right position after spending his career with the Giants (he loves them).
Hosmer earned $175 million in 17 career WAR ($10 million/1 WAR), but WAR has yet to find a way to value a defenseman at 1B. …
Jackie Bradley Jr. is in training and currently trying to find a job.
Stephen Strasburg will retire as per his doctor’s advice, and he will only get hurt if he tries to pitch. But the Nationals would need to release him from his contract first.
