The New York Yankees are cooking something big, and maybe also a little petty this off-season—whichever way you look at it. After losing Juan Soto to their crosstown rivals, or little brother as the Bronx fans call the New York Mets, the Yankees are looking to return the favor in style!

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, several people within the Yankees’ front office—including owner Hal Steinbrenner—have a certain soft spot for the New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso.

Heyman said during a Bleacher Report livestream, “At least some people in the Yankees do like Alonso. They have first base open. Would they go for another big right-handed bat? I’m not positive on that one. I know there’s some like there for Alonso. Certainly, Hal Steinbrenner is a guy who does like him. They’re both Gators. They’re not just from Florida, but went to Florida.”

Last winter’s betrayal still hit the Yankee fans. They had finally reached so close to the win, and they really wanted Juan Soto to stay put. But the Dominican, just one season after being in pinstripes, crossed the borough lines to sign a 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets. The sad part was that the Yankees’ offer was just $5-6 million shy.

But Soto didn’t just chase the money; he got a dream package, a no-trade clause, a luxury suite for home games, and a hotel suite on the road. The social media banter was relentless, and the Yankees became a pile of laughing stock for rivals.

But now, the Yankees could be plotting a huge move to bring Polar Bear to their side.

Given that Paul Goldschmidt is headed to free agency after his one-year stint, the first base position is sure to be open. Ben Rice has shown promise, no doubt, with 26 homers and a .836 OPS. However, he has had defensive struggles behind the plate, and that has left the door open for a shuffle.

Just imagine it—Pete Alonso’s homer ricocheting into the short porch in right field, and the crowd in Yankee Stadium roaring, and the Mets fans watching in horror. This move would be sweet revenge for the Yankees, for sure. Still, there is a price.

Alonso is expected to command a deal that’s north of $100 million. Plus, another team is on the move, too!

Boston Red Sox could spoil the Yankees’ offseason plans!

The New York Yankees might have Pete Alonso circled on their off-season wishlist, but they are not the only ones. Turns out that their oldest rivals, the Boston Red Sox, may be quietly watching their target, which could potentially shift the balance of power in the AL East.

Mark Feinsand of MLB.com lists Boston as a “potential fit” for the New York Mets slugger, and it does make sense.

The Boston Red Sox shed over $250 million in payroll after trading Rafael Devers. Plus, they didn’t have a single 30-homer hitter this season, and it would be a dream scenario for them to pull Alonso in. So, while the Yankees may want to avenge Soto, the Red Sox could be plotting their own off-season heist, and that would hit the Bronx twice as hard.

The realm of possibility that the Boston Red Sox would want to invest in is not far-fetched.

Sure, it has been a strange couple of years for Alonso. Last winter, he hit free agency, but he had a down season, and questions about how his bat would age led to his rather modest deal. Now, after a monster comeback where he crushed 38 homers, drove in 126 runs, and posted a .871 OPS in 162 games, his demand is high. Plus, bring in the fact that the first base market this winter is thin; the timing couldn’t be better.