Filling needs with all-stars was the route the Arizona Diamondbacks have taken this winter, earning an A in ESPN's mid-offseason grades.

With spring training a month away, reports indicate the New York Mets want slugging first baseman Pete Alonso to agree to a new contract or they will move on.

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The Pete Alonso offseason stalemate continues as contract talks with the New York Mets remain at a standstill.

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Even though it had been nearly three weeks since ace right-hander Corbin Burnes had agreed with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $210 million, six-year deal, it was still a little stunning to see him in the team's jersey at Chase Field on Wednesday.

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SNY noted that Alonso bet on himself when he reportedly rejected a seven-year, $158M contract extension from the Mets during the 2023 campaign. He then endured multiple slumps last season, and it appears those cold streaks will cost him millions of dollars in guaranteed money.

For Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick, four-time All-Star and former Orioles ace Corbin Burnes was a worthy investment.

The New York Mets appear nearly primed for a run at the World Series championship this season. Yet despite having a deep starting staff, the team is still missing a bona fide No. 1 hurler.

The Amazins need lineup protection for All-Star outfielder Juan Soto, and there's no sign Alonso will receive an offer from any club other than a short-term deal that includes opt-outs between now and Opening Day.