Pete Alonso didn't have final talk with Mets leadership in Dec.
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Key Points:
- Pete Alonso revealed he never had a final conversation with Mets owner Steve Cohen or president David Stearns before signing a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles, as the Mets did not make him an offer.
- Alonso maintained respect for his former Mets teammates and manager Carlos Mendoza, but noted there was no direct engagement from the Mets' leadership during free agency.
- The Mets replaced Alonso with Jorge Polanco on a two-year, $40 million deal, but Polanco has struggled with injuries and performance, contributing to the Mets' poor 10-21 start to the season.
- Alonso acknowledged the Mets' difficult start but expressed hope by referencing their remarkable 2024 turnaround, emphasizing that baseball is a long season with plenty of time for recovery.
- Despite a slow start with Baltimore, Alonso's strong underlying metrics give Orioles manager Craig Albernaz confidence that Alonso will soon regain his offensive form.
