Pete Alonso Signs A 5 Year, $155 Million Contract With The Orioles As The Mets Offseason Reshaping Of Their Team By Letting Their Stars Leave Town Continues

First of all, shout out to the newest Dodger Edwin Diaz for making this day less shocking. Don't get me wrong, it's still crazy to think of Pete Alonso not being a Met anymore and landing a five year contract with a $31 million AAV was something that didn't seem likely for Pete for a while. But trading Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers started the ripping of the bandaid for this roster reshaping that seemed like it had to come at some point. Diaz going to the Dodgers was the hefty pull that really hurt. And Pete leaving for the O's was the final yank that hurt like hell while also making you feel a tiny bit relieved everything is over, even if not making an offer is crazy to see for a franchise that seemed to be very driven by making the fans happy.

So now Pete is gone. Every Mets fan was ready to drive him out of town after the 2024 season before our new closer Devin Williams made him a hero during the ridiculous 2024 playoff run, followed by a bounce back 2025 campaign that had fans hoping he'd come back on a deal that worked for both sides. Pete cashed in with Baltimore and I truly hope he mashes fuckbombs out of Camden Yards for the next five years. Thanks for the memories you big beautiful meatball. The Home Run Derby titles and run to become the all-time home run leader with the Mets will never be forgotten.

Now David Stearns and Steve Cohen REALLY have their work cut out for them because the fanbase that was already furious after saying goodbye to Nimmo and Diaz is going to be radioactive now that Pete is gone. Three legitimate fan favorites who put up all sorts of numbers with the Mets but also never truly won shit with the Mets. So there is room for whoever the Mets get in free agency and the trade market to become even bigger legends in Queens. Now the hard part is actually finding the right pieces on the fly.

On the bright side, at least we don't have to hear Scott Boras make bad polar bear puns anymore.