Philadelphia Phillies face a crucial offseason with Kyle Schwarber's free agency. Former GM Jim Bowden suggests targeting New York Mets star Pete Alonso as a logical replacement. Alonso offers durability, defensive versatility at first base, and is younger than Schwarber, making him an intriguing, albeit potentially costly, alternative if Schwarber departs.
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