rewrite this title Alonso reunion? Another big bat? Two ways Mets offseason could go

Big or small?

Last offseason certainly didn’t fall into the “small” category for the Mets with Juan Soto’s record $765 million contract, but it may have felt that way given the conservative approach president of baseball operations David Stearns took in constructing a pitching staff.

If the Mets are going all-in this winter, it will require a blend of spending at a high level on the lineup and pitching staff.

But there is another route to consider while still building a potentially solid team. Here is a look at two routes to consider in the free agency/trade market.