Pete Alonso's short-term deal raises eyebrows as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. secures $500 million extension

Two of MLB's biggest power hitters, Pete Alonso and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., are in the news, not necessarily for their home runs. It's their contracts that are making all the headlines. Fans and analysts are shocked to see a massive difference in how much each player is being paid. Pete Alonso's brief contract and Vladimir Guerrero's giga-contract have raised eyebrows throughout baseball. Even insiders are wondering, how did this wide difference occur between two All-Star level hitters?
Pete Alonso's mini-contract compared to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s huge deal has left MLB insiders stunnedNew York Mets player Pete Alonso recently signed a 2-year, $54 million contract. Meanwhile, Toronto Blue Jays player Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signed a huge 14-year deal worth an estimated $500 million. That's not a minor difference, it's a massive one.


This massive disparity in compensation has stunned many players, including prominent MLB insider Jeff Passan. It was "wild," he said, that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. received half a billion and that Pete Alonso could not even receive a proposal near $200 million, even as one of the league's highest-powered home run hitters.

Fans are surprised, too. Pete Alonso is a power-hitting, consistent guy. He's hit over 190 home runs in his career and has been the Mets' face for years. So why didn't he receive a bigger contract?
Why did Vladimir Guerrero Jr. receive more money and what's in store for Pete Alonso?There are a few straightforward reasons why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. might have received the bigger contract:

• Age: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is younger than Pete Alonso.
  
• Batting style: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has more consistent contact.
  
• Long-term trust: The Blue Jays obviously view Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as their franchise guy.
  
• Timing: Teams are cautious about when and how they make mega-deals.
  

Nevertheless, a majority feel that Pete Alonso is due for more. He's arguably one of the best power hitters in baseball and competes with fervor. The Mets can be holding their breath for the moment to strike the right long-term deal for him or perhaps he will explore more lucrative opportunities come 2025 when he will be free-agency bound.

Pete Alonso still has a chance to demonstrate his worth. If he can have another massive season, his next contract could be nearer to what Vladimir Guerrero Jr. just received.


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