The New York Mets witnessed how the Baltimore Orioles signed Pete Alonso, their all-time home runs leader and fan favorite, to a mammoth deal. Meanwhile, the Mets are now interested in Robert Suarez after missing out on Edwin Diaz. Let’s dive into the news!
Another gut punch for the Mets: Orioles agree to five-year contract with Pete Alonso
The Mets’ offseason unraveled in real time at the Winter Meetings, capped by the gut-punch departure of Pete Alonso to the Orioles on a five-year, $155 million deal. New York knew the market could get aggressive, but they didn’t expect Baltimore to go that high for a first baseman they viewed as defensively limited and risky on a long-term commitment. Other teams disagreed, valuing Alonso’s durability, leadership, and elite production. The Mets drew a

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