After losing out on Soto to the Mets, Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman could be eyeing Alonso as the perfect response. Alonso, a powerful hitter with consistent production, would not only address the Yankees' on-field needs but also deliver a psychological win over their Queens counterparts.

It gives slugger the chance at a one-team legacy and the opportunity to build on his perennial All-Star resume with the club whose fans long have loved him.

Star first baseman Pete Alonso is open to playing in a different New York City borough if he senses the New York Mets aren't all that preoccupied