Summary
Former New York Mets player Darryl Strawberry expressed disappointment over Pete Alonso's decision to leave the Mets for the Baltimore Orioles. Alonso joined the Orioles after they offered a $155 million contract, while the Mets reportedly did not make a comparable offer.
Key Facts
- Pete Alonso left the New York Mets to join the Baltimore Orioles.
- Alonso broke Darryl Strawberry's record of 252 home runs in a Mets uniform.
- Alonso finished the season with 264 home runs as a Met.
- The Baltimore Orioles offered Alonso a five-year contract worth $155 million.
- Darryl Strawberry criticized Alonso's decision, saying he might regret leaving the Mets.
- Reports indicate the Mets did not make a formal offer to retain Alonso.
- The Orioles were willing to pay Alonso his market value.
