The rumor going around was that Pete Alonso is viewing Prince Fielder’s famous $214 million, nine-year deal as a comp.

Not sure where that got started, but it has not a shred of truth to it.

Alonso, the longtime Mets slugger who’s hit more home runs than any National Leaguer since he entered the league in 2019, is surely seeking more than the $23 million salary in Fielder’s stunning late January, 2012 deal. But no way could Alonso aim to get nine years now.

The elite first base market certainly has changed. But Alonso’s bigger issue is age, not ability (or interest). It’s the years — including his years (he recently turned 30, about average for a free agent; Fielder was 27).

The Mets find themselves in a star standoff that was probably predictable from the start.{ai:summary}<p>Pete Alonso is not using Prince Fielder's $214 million, nine-year deal as a benchmark for his contract negotiations. Alonso, who has outperformed Fielder since entering the league in 2019, is likely seeking a higher salary than Fielder's $23 million but is unlikely to pursue a nine-year term due to his age.</p><p>Alonso recently turned 30, making him older than Fielder was at the time of his deal. The first base market has evolved, and Alonso's age will be a significant factor in his contract discussions. #sports</p>

Mets and Pete Alonso locked in standoff — the latest on contract talks

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