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Pete Alonso's $2.73M Decision: Mets or Blue Jays?

2/2/2025

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Free agent first baseman Pete Alonso faces a pivotal choice between the New York Mets and the Toronto Blue Jays for the upcoming season. While the Mets' high taxes loom large, joining the Blue Jays could save him around $2.73 million. With smart structuring of his signing bonus, Alonso could further lighten his tax load, making this decision even more critical.

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Free agent first baseman Pete Alonso faces a pivotal choice between the New York Mets and the Toronto Blue Jays for the upcoming season. While the Mets' high taxes loom large, joining the Blue Jays could save him around $2.73 million. With smart structuring of his signing bonus, Alonso could further lighten his tax load, making this decision even more critical.