Joe Benigno slams Mets’ Steve Cohen for botching Pete Alonso talks
Not all Mets fans love Steve Cohen. Longtime – and long-suffering, I might add – Mets fan Joe Benigno blames Mets owner for why Pete Alonso won't re-sign with the team and appears to be headed elsewhere in free agency. did. And he doesn't want to hear about specific 2026 free agents the Mets might […]
Jesse Winker open to time at first base to help Mets fill Pete Alonso void
Jesse Winker joined the Mets in late July after hovering around .500 for most of the season. By the end of the year, the Mets were two wins away from winning the World Series. The 31-year-old Winker returns to the Mets on a one-year deal worth up to $9 million, giving the team the same […]
Pete Alonso should mean more to Mets than WAR: Vinnie Pasquantino
Sure, the intangibles are great, but what is his WAR? “Win over replacement” has become a deciding factor among baseball executives as they consider who to keep, who to shop with, and what price is appropriate. Polar bear Pete's salary has also not been paid. Vinny Pasquantino thinks war undermines first baseman's value “They decided […]
Mets have faith in Mark Vientos filling potential Pete Alonso void
Mark Vientos isn't thrilled with his limited playing time at first base, but there is some confidence within the organization that he can play the position if needed. The Mets have made the decision in recent days to hold off on reuniting with Pete Alonso, according to the Post's Joel Sherman, but the hard-hitting first […]
What the Mets’ infield could look like in 2025 without Pete Alonso
The Mets appear to be ready to move Pete Alonso, so the impact on the roster will be significant. Here's a look at what the team can do in the infield without Alonso. Alonso could still return, but will likely head elsewhere: Mark Vientos The 25-year-old started nine games at first base in the majors […]
Mets’ potential Pete Alonso divorce would have Brett Baty ramifications
The financial gap between the Mets and Pete Alonso remains large, and with a breakup likely at this point, the Mets have a good chance of acquiring the starting infielder. This means Brett Batty has a great chance to get a third chance at third base, especially with Ronnie Mauricio returning from an injury year. […]
Mets think Pete Alonso is a goner as they begin Plan B
The Mets have not yet added a first baseman to replace Pete Alonso, but they have begun the process of moving on without him. The Mets began to pivot away from Alonso with Thursday's $7.5 million, one-year deal to keep Jesse Winker, but there is internal belief that he will sign elsewhere. Pete Alonso appears […]
David Stearns can’t let magical Mets moment sway Pete Alonso talks
The sun's temperature on Wednesday morning was 19 degrees. It was so cold that I had to thaw my hair before brushing it. The cold brought to mind something Frank Gifford said in the early afternoon of Dec. 31, 1967, hours before kickoff at the Ice Bowl at Lambeau Field. “I just took a nice […]
Fernando Alonso looks ready for the 2025 F1 season
Last May, I attended the F1 Miami Grand Prix as an FIA-accredited journalist. It was my first F1 race and the experience seared many memories in my mind: Lando Norris' first win, a dominant weekend with F1 academy driver Abi Pring, a win that convinced me Great conversation with Alpine reserve driver Jack Doohan, who […]
What’s preventing Mets, Pete Alonso from reuniting in free agency
The Mets and Pete Alonso have said that they need to work it out, but there is said to be a significant gap in negotiations at this point. That doesn't mean he's gone, as the Mets have closed the gap by a wide margin (see below on Juan Soto), but it certainly doesn't mean he's […]