He’s coming home… tell the world he’s coming home… Pete Alonso will officially be back in the blue and orange! It was a long and bumpy road, but the Mets and Alonso have agreed to a two-year, $54 million deal with a $10 million signing bonus. Of course, we’re all pumped here at MMO and had to share our reactions with you all. Allison Waxman I can finally unsubscribe...
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Now that the Pete Alonso saga is over, the Mets and Alonso can now focus on the season ahead. How did a contract situation with so many twists and turns finally come to a resolution on Wednesday night? According to SNY’s Andy Martino, club owner Steve Cohen met with Alonso and his agent, Scott Boras, in Tampa while on his way to the MLB owners’ meetings. “I really wanted to...
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With the Mets agreeing to re-sign Pete Alonso, their everyday lineup is all but set. Alonso will go back to manning first base, while Mark Vientos will remain at the hot corner, though he may still get occasional first base reps if Alonso needs to rest his legs. However, three players – Luisangel Acuña, Ronny Mauricio, and Brett Baty will enter spring training without major league roles. Acuña...
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The New York Mets played the long game and were very patient in the Pete Alonso free agency story. On Wednesday, the Mets won the battle, as the two sides agreed to a two-year, $54 million deal with an opt-out after the 2025 season. He’ll get a $30 million salary in 2025. With Alonso back for another season, the Mets can pretty much pencil in their 2025 everyday lineup, and it looks a lot...
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Good morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday, Mets sophomore pitcher Christian Scott talked to reporters in Port St. Lucie as pitchers and catchers are due to report soon. The right-handed pitcher made nine big league starts in his rookie season before undergoing Tommy John surgery in September, effectively ending his season. When asked about his progress, he told reporters, “Feel like my...
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The Polar Bear is here to stay. First baseman Pete Alonso and the Mets have agreed to a contract, according to Jeff Passan. Jon Heyman reports the deal is for two years and $54 million with a $10 million signing bonus. The second year is a player option, so this amounts to a one-year, $30 million deal should Pete opt out after this season, per Andy Martino. It was a long and unexpectedly public...
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