A Farewell for Pete Alonso

A Farewell for Pete Alonso

I’m responsible for a few dozen of the 66,000 views on YouTube. “He did it! He did it!” Mets radio announcer Howie Rose exclaims as Pete Alonso circles the bases. “Pete Alonso with the most memorable home run of his career!” Alonso, of course, hit a three-run home run off Devin Williams in the top […]

Pete Alonso Opts Out as Mets Face Red Sox Pressure

The New York Mets were the best team in Major League Baseball two months into the season before their performance declined sharply, ending the year in disappointment. As the season progressed, uncertainty surrounded whether first baseman Pete Alonso would return once the season ended. Key Takeaways Pete Alonso opted out of the final year and $24 million of his two-year, $54 million contract signed in February. MLB insider Jon Morosi said there i…