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'I told them the best option was him': Pete Alonso showing why he's the guy Juan Soto wanted hitting behind him

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Pete Alonso signed a two-year contract with the Mets with an opt-out after this season .

Alonso has hit three home runs, 15 RBIs and a 1.139 OPS through the club's first 12 games.

Soto, who has a404 on-base percentage as a Met , has made his work a little easier.

Alonso is looking to reverse a three-year decline in offensive production.

Alonso is thriving in his seventh season as the Mets ' first baseman.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a 14-year , $500 million contract extension this week .

Guerrero 's contract should help Alonso 's earning potential if he chooses to opt out of his contract again this winter .

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