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Acce s the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. PORT ST. LUCIE Pete Alonsos meeting with Mets officials in Tampa two weeks ago pushed him toward a return with the club, but his desire for a reunion was also stoked elsewhere. There were a lot of guys that were keeping in contact with me, Alonso said Monday, referring to Mets players. So it just wasnt that meeting. Its guys that I shared a locker room with. Wenceel Perez Jersey It just feels really good to have the respect and be like, Hey, this guy is not only a great clubhouse guy, he can help us win. To have that support of guys you have been around a long time means a lot. Brandon Nimmo, Je se Winker, Sean Manaea, Francisco Lindor and Ryne Stanek were among the players that provided such reinforcement, according to Alonso, who agreed to a (with an opt-out after this season). It ended what team owner Steve Cohen had previously termed an exhausting negotiation. New York Mets Pete Alonso smiles at Spring Training, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, FL. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Pete Alonso fields balls at first base at Spring Training, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, FL. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Explore More Alonso on Monday participated in drills on the field with teammates for the first time this spring as the Mets held their initial full-squad workout in camp. See Also New York Mets As The Post reported in detail, Cohen and Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns traveled to Tampa earlier this month for a three-hour meeting with Alonso and his agent, Scott Boras, at a social club to which the first baseman belongs. I respect that so much and I appreciate that, dealing with people face-to-face like that, Alonso said. It was good to kind of hear their perspective and voice mine and here we are, back at it again. Alonso, 30, wasnt helped in free agency by receiving a qualifying offer from the Mets any other team that signed him would have had to surrender a draft pick. Alonso was also coming off a season in which he produced a career-low .788 OPS. His 34 homers were also a career low for a full season. Pete Alonso prepares to hit live batting practice on Monday. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Pete Alonso takes batting practice at Spring Training, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, FL. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST But Alonso noted his satisfaction in pushing the market forward in that his $30 million salary for this season (which includes a $10 million signing bonus) will be the highest for a first baseman. I think thats a win, Alonso said. But also I couldnt expect something incredibly megalong because I didnt have my best year. In (2023), I didnt have my best year, either. The two years stacked up, I didnt really play to my potential. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Alonso said he doesnt regret shunning a long-term extension before hitting free agency: The Mets offered $158 million over seven years during the 2023 season, according to The Posts Joel Sherman. Every step of my career, whether its high school, college, minor leagues, even through my six [MLB] years, its been you bet on yourself whether you have a contract or not, Alonso said. You have to fight, you have to play and whether you are on a long-distance contract or not, not playing well isnt fun. Austin Meadows Jersey |
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