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flag Pete Alonso left the Mets for the Orioles in a $155 million deal, drawing criticism from Darryl Strawberry.

flag First baseman Pete Alonso, after seven seasons with the Mets, signed a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles, a move criticized by Mets legend Darryl Strawberry. flag Strawberry expressed surprise, suggesting Alonso could have broken franchise records and cemented his legacy in New York. flag Alonso, a two-time All-Star and Home Run Derby champion, hit .253 with 264 home runs and 712 RBIs in his Mets tenure. flag The Mets did not make a formal offer, and owner Steve Cohen chose not to match Baltimore’s deal. flag Strawberry warned Alonso might regret leaving a beloved team on track for historic achievement, though Alonso has started 2026 spring training with two home runs, including a viral 411-foot blast.

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