The Pete Alonso Conundrum

[metirish]

I'm honestly at the point where I am so tired of this , I wish he would sign somewhere, would hope it is the Mets though

[Edgy MD]

I dunno. Ryne Stanek at first on opening day would be sweet.

[G-Fafif]

Martino interprets the relatively slight Stanek commitment as indicative if continued interest in Alonso, luxury taxwise.

Sure, why not?

[Benjamin Grimm]

I think everyone on Earth, and most of the people on other planets, would be happy if this just got resolved as quickly as possible. I really do want Pete back, but I'm also getting sick of seeing his name in all of these updates that don't really tell us anything.

[Edgy MD]

You should just go out and do your superhero shit and let this take care of itself.

The world needs you, man.

[ashie62]

I am going on blind faith that Pete will remain a Met

[Edgy MD]

I realize a lot of folk have exhaustion over this, but to me, it's just starting to get interesting.

The parallels to the Freddie Freeman negotiations are what really carry the day.

[Fman99]

Heyman reporting now that Pete "desperately" wants to return to the Mets.

Of course he does!

[MFS62]

This reporter is saying that we can blame Brandon Nimmo for this mess:

“It happened because Pete Alonso has friends — Brandon Nimmo — who are represented by Scott Boras, who tell him, or maybe tell his wife, ‘Hey, you should hire Boras. He’s really good. He just got me an eight-year contract,‘“ Roberts said on his ”Rico Brogna” podcast Wednesday, via The New York Post. “And Pete Alonso says, ‘You’re right, I should.’

https://www.nj.com/mets/2025/01/ny-host ... reeze.html

Later

[Benjamin Grimm]

Why not take a few steps further back and blame whatever Mets executive decided to draft Nimmo back in 2011?

[Centerfield]

Evan Roberts is a talk radio host for WFAN. He does not hold himself out to be a reporter in any sense.

I heard the clip that's being referenced. In the audio, it's clear that it's his speculation, and that he's painting this scenario for fun. He's not claiming that this is what actually happened, and certainly not blaming Nimmo in any real sense.

[Frayed Knot]

This reporter talk show host with ZERO facts but a vivid imagination is saying that we can blame Brandon Nimmo for this.

Fixed it for you

[batmagadanleadoff]

This reporter is saying that we can blame Brandon Nimmo for this mess:

“It happened because Pete Alonso has friends — Brandon Nimmo — who are represented by Scott Boras, who tell him, or maybe tell his wife, ‘Hey, you should hire Boras. He’s really good. He just got me an eight-year contract,‘“ Roberts said on his ”Rico Brogna” podcast Wednesday, via The New York Post. “And Pete Alonso says, ‘You’re right, I should.’

https://www.nj.com/mets/2025/01/ny-host ... reeze.html

Later

That was just the headline to entice you to read the article. He's not really "blaming" Nimmo for the Alonso impasse.

Here's the original piece:

https://nypost.com/2025/01/29/sports/ev ... so-fiasco/

BTW -- it looks like Nimmo (8/$160M) will have gotten a better deal than Alonso when this is all over. Do youse think Nimmo would've gotten that deal with Stearns calling the shots?

[Centerfield]

That's right. I forgot that it was a fan email he was reacting to. In any case, to anyone listening, it was clear that this was speculation for fun. Roberts was laughing throughout the segment.

As an aside, I think Evan Roberts is the one person I enjoy listening to on WFAN. I've heard his podcast, and I think Mets fans would think it's worth the listen.

WFAN is unlistenable 90% of the time. I've listened to Boomer and Gio a few times. I can't stand Boomer. He's a know-it-all blowhard. The ego is insufferable. Picture Francesa without the talent. Gio comes across as smarter than your average host, but his frat boy humor just doesn't do it for me. Sal Licata and Brandon Tierney are a waste of time. They are the epitome of dumb guys shouting dumb things into a microphone for engagement.

The exception, at least for me, are Evan and Tiki. I think both are smarter than any of the other guys, both of them give interesting takes, and although it does devolve at times into some frat house stuff, this is the one show I find I don't immediately turn away from.

[Centerfield]

Speaking of Boomer Esiason, he tweeted that Pete and the Mets should reach a deal today.

Sounds like he got some intel.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Boomer Esiason tweeted that Pete and the Mets should reach a deal today.

Sounds like he got some intel.

Oooooh!

I hope so!

[batmagadanleadoff]

The click-bait sites are gong nuts today with Pete Alonso rumors, including that the Reds are suddenly a serious player for Alonso, that Alonso is close to firing Scott Boras and switching agents, and a totally unreadable and indecipherable piece from our old trusted friend, The Times of India, wherein the Mets are close to offering Alonso a $300M contract.

[Benjamin Grimm]

I'm waiting to hear what Motorcycle Sports Australia has to say about it.

[MFS62]

I'm waiting to hear what Motorcycle Sports Australia has to say about it.

They probably know more about baseball than the folks now at The Sporting News, Sports Illustrated and ESPN combined.
Later

[dgwphotography]

He’s not worth all of this angst. Just go elsewhere already.

[MFS62]

NY Post:
"Boomer Esiason convinced Pete Alonso signing with Mets on Friday"

Well, I guess that makes it official.

Later

[Benjamin Grimm]

Yeah, it looks like he was just blustering, not reporting any inside information.

[kcmets]

Yeah, it looks like he was just blustering, not reporting any inside information.

It's still early, something may soon develop.

Meanwhile, I remind everyone (who's interested) that tomorrow the
Motorcycle Sports Australia swimsuit issue hits the stands.

Top notch stuff, ten times better than anything SI ever published.

[MFS62]

I'm waiting, with shrimp on the barby.

Later

[Centerfield]

Yeah, it looks like he was just blustering, not reporting any inside information.

I listened to the clip. It's available on the Audacy app. Search WFAN and then Boomer and Gio.

He definitely says this belief is based upon conversations he had. He said he's confident, and the information is solid.