The Philadelphia Phillies were recently predicted to finish ahead of the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets in the National League East.

Former New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes shared his disdain for his former division rivals during a recent interview.

Speaking on Baseball Night in New York on Tuesday, former Mets infielder José Reyes touched on his beef with the Philadelphia Phillies, and specifically, . Reyes was asked which team, or player, he disliked the most.

The Mets and Phillies are heated division rivals; now, one of New York's best players in the 2000s admits he never liked a star counterpart in Philadelphia.

While the Phillies' interest in Pete Alonso never reached a serious level, the club at least checked in on the All-Star slugger before he returned to the Mets.

Pete Alonso is returning to the New York Mets on a two-year deal, but the NL East foe Philadelphia Phillies had a plan in store for if Alonso was signed. First baseman Bryce Harper hasn't played in the outfield since 2022.

Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper was willing to offer his first base role to Pete Alonso if the team would've signed him.

Bryce Harper would’ve liked to see Pete Alonso in Philadelphia. So much so, that he was willing to switch positions to make room for the slugger. The Phillies veteran told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic that he would have moved to the outfield if the Phillies were looking to sign Alonso.

While the Philadelphia Phillies' interest in Pete Alonso never reached a serious level, the club did at least check in on the All-Star slugger before he returned to the New York Mets.

The Philadelphia Phillies made multiple moves this offseason, and when it came down to it, they were one of the teams interested in another premier free agent.

The Phillies' third baseman, Alec Bohm, was a hot topic in trade rumors during the last season and winter. In Bohm's recent appearance on Foul Territory, the 2024 All-Star said he ignores MLB news during the offseason.

The Phillies had at some least some interest in signing a familiar NL East foe. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.