“Over Iglesias?” – Fans QUESTION Mets deal with Nick Madrigal over prioritizing Jose Iglesias and Pete Alonso signing

Fans are divided on social media with several questioning the Mets signing of Nick Madrigal for 1 year over Jose Iglesias and Pete Alonso.

“Over Iglesias?” – Fans QUESTION Mets deal with Nick Madrigal over prioritizing Jose Iglesias and Pete Alonso signing

Jose Iglesias, Nick Madrigal, and Pete Alonso [Image Credit: Wright Way Network/Chicago Sun Times/New York Post]

New York Mets and second baseman Nick Madrigal agree to a 1-year contract, pending physical. The team has yet to confirm it on his official accounts but several sources have already verified the signing. 

The Madrigal and Mets deal came as a surprise to many as fans were expecting a final Pete Alonso call or a reunion of Jose Iglesias and NY. As per MLB sources, it’s a split contract with different values in the major and minor leagues. 

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The Mets have yet to pursue Iglesias who reached free agency following the end of his contract. On paper, Madrigal seems to be an option for Iglesias with the latter having more flexibility. 

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Unlike Iglesias, the NY Mets can send Madrigal to the minor league for better grooming if required and start him out with the Triple-A Syracuse. His batting average is .317, an okay result for the Mets. 

Social media reacts to Mets signing Nick Madrigal to 1-year contract

Several fans thought it would be news of the New York Mets and Pete Alonso finally agreeing to a deal or the team penning Jose Iglesias. While they’ve not pursued Iglesias heavily in free agency, the focus remains on re-signing Alonso.

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Nick Madrigal [Image Credit: New York Post]

Insider Boomer Esiason commented on how the Mets may just confirm a deal with Alonso by today or tomorrow. He was confident in his claim saying, “if it doesn’t happen, you can call me a jackass, whatever you want.”

MLB insider Jon Heyman also noted that Pete Alonso is “desperate” to be back in Queens after rejecting their initial offer. Apart from the Mets, the 1B is also hearing from the Toronto Blue Jays but a signing with them seems impossible at the moment.

However, seems like the fans will have to wait to hear the confirmation of the Alonso-Mets deal for now. Following Nick Madrigal’s signing, one X user questioned, “Ok but can he sing?”. Another noted, “Over Iglesias? Really?” Check more reactions below:

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The Mets fans are waiting to hear a final call on Pete Alonso as many insiders claim that it’ll be official soon. Amidst the rumors, the team is focused on further solidifying their roster ahead of Spring Training with additions to different players to the field.