Many believe that Pete Alonso lost out in contract negotiations this offseason when the seemingly never-ending saga finally ended Wednesday night. Alonso agree

Even after the Mets’ reunion with Pete Alonso, they could still be back to square one — and still in the market for a first baseman — next offseason.

Pete Alonso has been one of baseball’s most prolific power hitters since his rookie season, but when compared to Juan Soto and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., his value falls short in ways that modern front offices can’t ignore.