Could this NYC star be the answer to the Rangers first baseman problems?

Offseason rumors are the best especially when you convince yourself that your team will actually catcth the big fish. And the big fish is exactly what what the Texas Rangers should desire if they want to improve offensively next season.

One of the biggest on the market, first baseman Pete Alonso. The New York Mets all-time home run leader has yet to officially opt out of his two-year contract but announced after the regular season, he would indeed explore free agency.

The 30-year-old will demand a high payday, which is something Texas has been against lately, but would be highly worth it.

Alonso addresses Rangers' biggest need

It has been an on-and-off struggle for the Rangers over the last few seasons to find a suitable first baseman that has been eluding them. An average defensive glove with the ability to hit the ball over the fence and drive in runs in crucial moments.

Coming off a season of 38 home runs and 127 RBIs, the Tampa Bay native played all 162 games of the Mets' season (160 at first base). He slashed .272/.347/.524 with an .871 OPS 170 hits and a NL-leading 41 doubles.

The Rangers are coming off another uneven season of first baseman. They traded Nathaniel Lowe last winter and acquired Jake Burger from Miami, who was supposed to be their next power bat. However, Burger spent majority of the season injured and when he did play, he was inconsistent.

That led to the mid-season addition of Rowdy Tellez and mostly led a platoon with Burger, Ezequiel Duran, Josh Smith, Joc Pederson, Blaine Crim, Justin Foscue and Dylan Moore.

Will Rangers' ownership actually pay up for Alonso?

Ready to finally get dealt his big contract, Alonso will be eyeing a deal way above what the Astros gave Christian Walker this past offseason. Some insiders project that he will be nearing the $100 million range, $25 million AAV.

The chances of Ray Davis putting yet another $25 million plus on the payroll is slim. The last couple of seasons he's been pretty adamant about not spending and staying below the luxury tax threshold. President of Baseball Operations Chris Young already said they will be doing that again this winter.

The likely answer is they will spend their limited free agent dollars on other necessities, including the rotation, bullpen, right field and catcher. Which will ultimately lead to Texas going into the season with Burger as the primary first baseman.