Mets manager Carlos Mendoza discussed his huge expectations for Juan Soto, who signed a record breaking deal to play in Queens. Mendoza also gives his thoughts on Pete Alonso, the plans for other infield positions,
Most of the team’s roster was on hand to participate in Amazin’ Day. Among those available were young infielders Brett Baty and Mark Vientos, who revealed the biggest clue regarding Alonso’s prospects in orange and blue — aside from Mets owner Steve Cohen’s blunt assessment of negotiations revealed during a panel.
The New York Mets are fully prepared for life after first baseman Pete Alonso, who is unlikely to return to Queens. Alonso has been engaged with the Toronto Bl
The Mets held their first winter event for fans in five years at Citi Field, and Pete Alonso was a notable absence.
A contingent of more than 50 Mets players, coaches, front-office members and alumni will come together Saturday for the fan fest.
Third baseman Mark Vientos will, in all likelihood, be asked to move to first base if the Mets are unable to re-sign Alonso. Mendoza, while discussing contingency plans, said he believes in Vientos and his ability to take on a new challenge.
The New York Mets may be preparing for life without longtime first baseman and current free agent Pete Alonso. The Mets held their annual fan fest on Saturday, during which third baseman Brett Baty confirmed a New York Post report that stated he was asked to begin working out at first base ahead of spring training.
NEW YORK — It appears Pete Alonso is going, going, gone. The first Amazin’ Day fan fest at Citi Field did not bring with it a dramatic resolution to Alonso’s free agent saga — but did seem to confirm the New York Mets’ most popular and prolific power hitter is likely to sign elsewhere as spring training nears.
Many Mets fans attempted to send a message to the front office about Pete Alonso. The front office redirected the message to Scott Boras.
In perhaps the biggest offseason move so far, Penn State hired away Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to make him the highest-paid coordinator in college football history. A series of defensive and special-teams miscues added up to a disastrous second quarter for the Commanders.