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It is no longer shocking to hear speculations that the Chicago Cubs are interested in acquiring Pete Alonso. With the slugger now on the market, the Cubs may pursue him after considering him for the past two years.

Despite the fact that, offensively speaking, Alonso would be perfect to sign, there are reasons not to.

The slugger’s contract is the primary factor; he may be considering a $200 million deal. Should that amount fall somewhere between $130 and $155, Chicago would be wise to contact Scott Boras.

When it crosses the $175 level, everything should be considered a done deal. They would be better off investing that sum in a number of hitters rather than Alonso if they so desired.

It should be more of a group effort than signing a single batter unless Juan Soto could be obtained.

It is possible that Alonso increased his asking price in the playoffs by delivering clutch performances.

The latest to imply as much was Jim Bowden of The Athletic, who predicted a seven-year, $204 million deal for him.

Pete Alonso’s stock shot up after he delivered in clutch situations this postseason, such as when the Mets went on an incredible run and he hit three home runs to the opposite field. In New York, he has a devoted following, and they love him back. I still believe he’ll be back with the Mets at some point, but there are a number of clubs in the playoff hunt who would be thrilled to have his 40-home run hitter in the center of their lineup.

In these moments, AAV should be considered, and while $29.1 million isn’t a tonne of money, it’s still a lot of money that may be better spent on each campaign.

But Alonso can strike the ball well. With Boras representing him, it would be surprising if his $200 million valuation didn’t materialize.

Boras may be aiming to recoup all of the money he lost last winter after a particularly rough offseason for his clients compared to industry expectations.

One of his most valuable customers is Alonso, a native Floridian who turned down a substantial offer from the Mets.

Even though the Cubs got him for a good price, Boras obviously thought he was worth more.

Hitters who have hit 34 home runs or more in each of their full-season careers are frequently compensated.

The next player to reap the rewards of it will be Alonso.