Despite the speculation and the Mets’ well-stocked cash drawer, folks don’t believe they’d be the one to pay that. People around the game don’t see Mets honcho David Stearns spending that much money on a slugging first baseman — even a young one.

Also: The Cubs hope Matt Shaw can be their answer at third base, and is it time for Trea Turner to follow in the footsteps of A-Rod and Cal Ripken Jr.? Plus, Ken fills us in on Vlad Jr.’s contract demands.

The New York Mets face a critical decision on the Toronto Blue Jays upcoming free agent after his latest contract update.