By Adeniyi Precious 
The Mets are making waves as they chase Toronto Blue Jays star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Word on the street is that talks are heating up. Initially labeled “fantasy baseball,” insider buzz now suggests the Mets are serious about pulling off this blockbuster trade.
According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, the Mets are eyeing Guerrero as their ideal pick to lock in long-term. Although they love Pete Alonso, contract talks with him haven’t gone anywhere. Guerrero, at just 25 years old and a four-time All-Star, is seen as a younger, more complete player compared to Alonso.
Toronto might be open to dealing Guerrero since their extension talks with him have stalled. Rumor has it they could shift gears and target players like Pete Alonso or Alex Bregman to fill their roster needs. The Mets, on the other hand, have the farm system depth to tempt the Blue Jays. Plus, under owner Steve Cohen, they’ve shown they’re not afraid to trade for a star and lock him in with a mega deal—just like they did with Francisco Lindor.
If the Mets pull this off, imagine a lineup featuring Juan Soto and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., two power hitters in their prime. It’s the stuff of dreams for Mets fans. Guerrero smashed 30 home runs last season while batting .323, proving he’s a force at the plate.
The trade talks are still in the early stages, but it looks like the Mets are ready to go all in. Stay tuned—it could get wild.