Pete Alonso to the Reds? It may sound crazy, but Jon Heyman of the New York Post is reporting that the Reds have checked in on Alonso and could make a push to sign the four-time All-Star."Could the Reds pursue Pete Alonso?

The New York Mets have multiple players who call Scott Boras their agent. But according to one New York radio host, there is one to blame for Pete Alonso’s free agency stalemate.

On Baseball Night in NY, John Jastremski, Zack Scott, Hannah Keyser, and Jerry Blevins react to the latest in the Pete Alonso saga and speculate which of his stats the Mets front office is looking at to make their salary determination.

Talks between the Toronto Blue Jays and free agent Pete Alonso have reportedly thawed, potentially opening the door for Alonso to return to the New York Mets.

It is conceivable that Baty and Acuña alone could replace Alonso's home runs, which is to say nothing of what they stand to gain from their new center fielder. That is Jose Siri, who hit as many homers on his own last season (18) as the Mets got from all their center fielders.

Pete Alonso is left unsigned as the calendar approaches February, and fans are getting antsy about the prospect of the Polar Bear playing elsewhere come April. While reading fan emails on his Mets podcast,

With two weeks until New York Mets pitchers and catchers report to spring training, free agent first baseman Pete Alonso remains unsigned, leaving their lineup somewhat unsettled.

The Blue Jays "appear to be the most serious about signing" veteran right-hander Max Scherzer, according to MLB.com. Scherzer, 40, was limited to just nine starts last season because of physical issues.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo continue the “exhausting” conversation about Pete Alonso, while also discussing actual moves made by the Mets.

With his options dwindling in free agency, it’s long past time for Pete Alonso to decide what is most important: his legacy or his contract.

There are still plenty of free agents waiting to sign and trade candidates waiting to move. There will be no shortage of activity between now and the start of camp. Here now are Tuesday's hot stove happenings.