December 10, 2025
HEARTBREAK: Pete Alonso LEAVES Mets for Orioles—Fanbase RAGES & Stearns’ Strategy is Questioned
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Pete Alonso signs with the Baltimore Orioles, leaving New York Mets fans reeling and the franchise at a crossroads. Is David Stearns orchestrating a bold reset, or have the Mets lost the core that brought hope to Queens? Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the emotional and strategic fallout of Alonso’s five-year, $155 million deal, the gut punch of losing Brandon Nimmo and Edwin Diaz, and a fanbase desperate for answers. With major roster voids and no clear Plan B at first base, the discussion centers on Mets’ off-season options—will stars like Cody Bellinger, or Kyle Tucker fill the gap, or is more upheaval coming? Key topics include Stearns’ unpopular moves, Francisco Lindor’s leadership, and the unforgiving New York spotlight as the Mets ponder their next blockbuster. Don’t miss this passionate analysis of the Mets’ rapidly shifting future and the questions that could define their upcoming season. JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.