An educated guess at Alonso's future AAV, a hang-up for the Yankees in their attempts to deal Marcus Stroman and more notes.

After not garnering much interest in free agency, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso told his incumbent team he'd be willing to accept a shorter three-year deal instead of the longer-term contract he was hoping for. This decision may have influenced two other prominent MLB stars to seek shorter deals, too.

The New York Mets' brass, led by president David Stearns, are trying to work out a new contract with star first baseman Pete Alonso.