Mets star Francisco Lindor says Pete Alonso has 'earned the right' to 'maximize his money' in free agency

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New York Mets star Francisco Lindor knows what he's really good at: playing shortstop. 

So, when it comes to roster moves surrounding his team, he told Fox News Digital that he's going to leave that to president of baseball operations David Stearns and co-owner Steve Cohen.

Mets brass have big decisions to make this upcoming trade deadline thanks to players like Lindor, who have re-energized the club to the point where they're on the cusp of the third wild-card spot in the National League.

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Pete Alonso, left, and Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

But there is one looming contract situation that Mets fans, and frankly all MLB teams, are watching closely with the organization.

Pete Alonso, the Mets' slugging first baseman, is set for free agency after this season, and everyone is wondering what the "Polar Bear" might do with his MLB future. 

For Lindor, the answer is very simple if he were the one in charge of making the roster decisions. 

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"Pete Alonso has been one of the best power hitters the organization has had," he said while also discussing Champs Sports' new brand platform, "Sport For Life." "So, yeah, would I love to have him as a teammate? Yes, of course."

But Lindor is also someone who understands the business behind the game. As much as he would love for Alonso to wear blue and orange with him for years to come, Lindor, who signed a 10-year, $341 million contract with the Mets in 2022 after being traded from the Cleveland Guardians, says Alonso has earned the chance to test free