The 2025 New York Mets have done everything but take care of the player that took care of them when nobody else was contributing. Star first baseman Pete Alonso, 30, has not yet received a contract deal and talks are so far apart, as the team was reportedly “back in talks” with his camp.
The star had turned down a few deals prior to the saga involving his contract.
Alonso is a two time home run derby champion, a four time All- Star, and the 2019 NL East Rookie Of the Year award winner.
Why he hasn’t been signed is combination of pride, systemic injustice and greed. The team heavily overpaid on Outfielder Juan Soto, 26. Billionaire owner Steve Cohen won’t let a bad deal happen again, but this wouldn’t fall into that category, contrary to popular belief. Alonso is nearing a breakout year and he’s just entered his prime.
Go ahead and mess this up, Steve Cohen. Fumble on a guy who’s given this team his heart and 6 years of hard work and true grit.
You’re only backtracking on a promise you made to “lock up our guys long term.”
We the fans deserve better. Pete does, too.
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