When a workforce underachieves \u2013 particularly in the event that they achieve this in a
\nspectacular manner \u2013 typically the knee-jerk response is to do one thing drastic. Even
\nif the membership has good items in place and is ready up for future success, the
\nfits within the nook workplaces at all times appear to be able to make large modifications or
\nmaybe tear every thing down and begin once more.<\/p>\n

After a horrible 2023 season, the New York Mets look like
\non the cusp of this choice. Whereas the workforce has added some minor items
\nnot too long ago, there’s one large elephant (or polar bear, to be extra particular) within the
\nroom that they should handle: first baseman Pete Alonso.<\/p>\n

All through this previous season, rumors have been rampant that Alonso was on the buying and selling block. Although he has been a cornerstone of the workforce for a few years, the Mets acted like they may be prepared to tug the set off if provided the best deal. This gave the impression to be very true when reviews emerged saying that Alonso was a problem in the clubhouse<\/a>, although this declare has been completely disputed.<\/p>\n

Now two former Mets are calling out the workforce for dragging their toes with an extension for Alonso. On his Instagram page<\/a>, Darryl Strawberry wrote:<\/p>\n

\n
“The Mets
\nshould signal Peter Alonso to a long-term contract. He’ll change into the all-time dwelling
\nrun chief for the franchise. Solely a handful of
\nhomegrown daily [sic] gamers have thrived within the
\nstrain of New York Metropolis, and Alonso has proven he has what it takes. Similar to David Wright, Jose Reyes, and Myself, don\u2019t let Pete go. Preserve your homegrown expertise!”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
(He additionally included on this submit a video of himself hitting a
\ndwelling run in opposition to the Astros within the 1986 playoffs, which was a pleasant contact.)<\/p>\n
A former teammate of Strawberry who additionally performed an enormous function for the Mets within the 80s believes that it\u2019s very important the Mets signal Alonso as nicely.<\/p>\n
\n
\u201cHe\u2019s not only a capturing star that\u2019s going to burn out,\u201d Keith Hernandez said<\/a> in a current interview. \u201cHe to me is the second coming of Harmon Killebrew. Huge energy like him, you possibly can\u2019t discover these. They gotta signal him.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
What the Mets do with Alonso might rely upon what maybe the largest free agent ever decides to do. If for instance, the Chicago Cubs miss out on Shohei Ohtani<\/a>, they might be determined and supply the solar and moon for Alonso, at
\nwhich level the Mets can have a giant choice to make. Followers are definitely
\nhoping it\u2019s the best one.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n