Morning Briefing: Pete Alonso Expected to Seek a Seven-Year Contract

Good morning, Mets fans!

According to a report by Mike Puma of the New York Post, Pete Alonso is seeking a seven-year deal in free agency. He is prepared to opt out of his Mets contract as he seeks a long-term deal from a team.

Playoff Update

• Chicago Cubs 1, Milwaukee Brewers 3 – Brewers advance to the NLCS.

The ALCS begins Sunday at 8:03 p.m. in Toronto. The Mariners send Bryce Miller, on three days’ rest, to the hill against the Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman.

The Brewers vs. Dodgers NLCS will being Monday, the same day as Game 2 of the ALCS.

Latest MLB News

Per Adam Jude of the Seattle Times, Bryan Woo likely won’t pitch until midway through the series, but the Mariners will put him on the ALCS roster, according to Jerry Dipoto.

Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reported a number of Tigers notes:

• Gleyber Torres will undergo hernia surgery and is interested in returning in free agency.
• Tarik Skubal won’t talk to the front office about his future.
• Jack Flaherty has made no decision yet on his player option.
• Kyle Finnegan is interested in returning in free agency.

The MLB Players Association on Saturday announced that they have reached an agreement with Major League Baseball regarding player participation in the winter leagues.

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Chris Bello discussed why the Mets could make a big push for Munetaka Murakami.

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Born on This Date: Jose Valentin (1969), Sid Fernandez (1962).

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