Pete Alonso has all the makings to have been a top target for the Boston Red Sox this offseason. The veteran plays a position they need filled at first base, he hits 30-40 home runs per season, he's right-handed and he's experienced.
But Boston clearly didn't take the pursuit seriously. The Baltimore Orioles signed Alonso to a five-year, $155 million deal on December 10, which the Red Sox very easily could've beaten, or at least matched. Instead, according to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe, their offer to Alonso was for "fewer years and significantly less money" (subscription required).