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Mets: Pete Alonso and Dominic Smith can co-exist in the same lineup

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 12: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets is congratulated by his teammates Dominic Smith #2, Michael Conforto #30 and Andres Gimenez #60 after hitting a two run home run against the Washington Nationals during the sixth inning at Citi Field on August 12, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

The New York Mets have two talented players whose best position happens to be first base. One is a big powerful right-handed bat (who also throws right-handed) and the other is a lefty swinger (southpaw thrower) who also has some pop but is a bit more agile around the first base bag.