After one of the most thrilling World Series in recent memory — or ever, really — and the first repeat champion in a quarter-century, get ready to savor something else you might not see for a while: a fun MLB offseason.
It began in earnest on Monday. As the Dodgers celebrated their title in Los Angeles after finishing off the Blue Jays in Toronto on Saturday, a handful of players triggered opt-out clauses to enter free agency.
Some, such as Pete Alonso, were never really in question. The Mets first baseman hits the open market for a second straight year coming off a much better season. As reported by The Post’s Mike Puma, he is said to be seeking a seven-year deal.
Other notable opt-outs that were considered likely included Cody Bellinger, who helped the Yankees win 94 games in his first season in The Bronx after his arrival in a trade from the Cubs to help offset the loss in free agency of Juan Soto.
