As the Pete Alonso saga continues to unfold, the New York Mets have to consider any and all backup plans. The homegrown four-time All-Star Alonso may be the Mets' first choice to play first base, but they haven't been willing to budge on their three-year contract offer.

Three other Scott Boras clients recently opted out of short-term deals after one year, then struck belated free-agent riches.