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Two Orioles legends welcomed Pete Alonso to “Charm City.” Alonso traded Queens to Baltimore for a five-year contract worth $155 million, signing legendary shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. and pitcher Jim Palmer were thrilled when the superstar joined the Orioles. “Welcome to Baltimore Pete. I’m pleased that the Mets have decided to sign Pete to a […]
The Mets’ offseason has left one of the franchise’s legends nearly “speechless.” Keith Hernandez joined SportsNite on SNY to discuss the state of the organization after Pete Alonso left for the Orioles on a five-year, $155 million contract on Wednesday. The slugger’s departure comes after Brandon Nimmo was traded to the Rangers in November and […]
The Mets traded or lost three key pieces of the franchise in free agency this week. Pete Alonso How obtained: Drafted in the second round (No. 64 overall) in 2016 by the University of Florida. Tenure with the Mets: 7 seasons Highlights: It has to start with his famous three-run, go-ahead home run off now-Mets […]
ORLANDO, Fla. – Another day, another piece of the Mets’ franchise structure removed. Pete Alonso joined the former Mets on Wednesday, agreeing to a five-year, $155 million contract with the Orioles, according to industry sources. The agreement was reached one day after Edwin Díaz left Queens for the Dodgers as a free agent. Alonso, the […]
The Mets didn’t force Pete Alonso to cut them. They didn’t make their longtime first baseman a contract offer before he agreed to a five-year, $155 million contract with the Orioles, The Post’s Joel Sherman. reportswhen it became clear to them that he was getting bids for more dollars and years than they were comfortable […]
As you sort through the Thanksgiving leftovers, here are a few things to keep an eye on on Friday… 1. Financial constraints in Milwaukee Will Sammon, Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo of The Athletic dropped a report yesterday on Milwaukee’s payroll concerns heading into next season. The trio wondered if financial challenges could lead to… […]
One of the more attractive Plan Bs if the Mets don’t re-sign Pete Alonso is already off the market. First baseman Josh Naylor agreed to a five-year contract to return to the Mariners. The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed this Sunday night, during the MLB’s first major signing of the offseason. Financial terms have not yet […]
Image credit: © Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Translated by José M. Hernández Lagunes Pete Alonso He never wanted to be here. Last winter season he wanted to land a multi-million contract that would cover the rest of his career, but he was unable to do so. Instead, after lengthy negotiations with the Mets, he signed a […]
Keith Hernandez believes the Mets should keep their top two free agents. On this week’s episode of The Post’s “The Show” podcast with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman, the World Series champion and SNY stalwart said the Mets should re-sign first baseman Pete Alonso, who has said he is opting out of his deal, and […]
After an epic collapse and a non-playoff season, there are plenty of questions the Mets face heading into the offseason. However, as the club explores ways to improve, they are faced with some big decisions just regarding keeping two key players at first base. Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Diaz. Alonso has already said he […]
