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The Baltimore Orioles stole Pete Alonso from the New York Mets, and the Mets need to respond by signing a different slugger.
Pete Alonso arrives in Baltimore, bringing a palpable buzz to Orioles | The Baltimore Banner As this piece notes, the contract was a signal to everyone—the city of Baltimore, players around the league, and agents of those players—that the Orioles are stepping up. That’s a big deal.
The Baltimore Orioles introduced Pete Alonso at Camden Yards after reaching a $155 million, five-year deal with the slugging first baseman earlier in the week.
There were no press conferences at Citi Field on Friday. But as the Mets’ quiet offseason continued, there was activity elsewhere that likely got Mets fans’ attention.