US EditionAlonso's Arrival Gives Orioles Credibility, Proving They Can Land a Major Free Agent
The Orioles secured Pete Alonso to boost their lineup with a $155 million, five-year contract to compete in a tough division, adding veteran power to a young roster.
- On Friday, the Baltimore Orioles introduced Pete Alonso at Camden Yards after he signed a five-year, $155 million contract during the Winter Meetings.
- The Orioles said they wanted a middle-of-the-order, right-handed impact bat to take the lineup over the top, adding credibility after a rebuild and recent free agency passivity.
- Alonso, a five-time All-Star, hit 264 home runs in seven seasons and batted.272 with 38 homers this year, also revealing his nickname Teddy at the news conference.
- The signing immediately eased pressure on the club's young position players and reverberated around the locker room, with Scott Boras, agent, noting calls from Jackson Holliday, Gunnar Henderson, and Jordan Westburg.
- By signing a five-year, $155 million contract that dwarfs recent short-term deals, the Orioles appear to change strategy, with David Rubenstein comparing Alonso's acquisition to Frank Robinson's in 1965.
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Alonso's arrival gives Orioles credibility, proving they can land a major free agent
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.
Former Met Pete Alonso says Orioles were ‘head and shoulders above everybody else’ in free agency
The gods won’t save Baltimore, but Pete Alonso might. The former Mets slugger was introduced by his new team at Camden Yards on Friday afternoon, after signing a five-year, $155 million contract during the Winter Meetings. One thing was certainly made clear: The Baltimore Orioles wanted the first baseman badly during free agent negotiations. Alonso appreciates how much they appreciate him. Owner David Rubenstein even went so far as to compare th…
Pete Alonso Discusses Why He Signed With Orioles At Introductory Press Conference
New York Mets fans, look away! Footage has emerged of Pete Alonso donning a Baltimore Orioles uniform and hat, as Alonso was introduced on Friday as the franchise’s newest star. Alonso’s press conference produced some interesting sound bites from the Polar Bear. When asked about his love for the New York Mets and what made him see himself as an Oriole, Alonso called Baltimore a “perfect fit.” “You really kinda don’t know what’s gonna happen (in …
Stan 'The Fan' Charles: Will Orioles' Spending Spree Pay Off At Camden Yards Turnstiles?
Stan "The Fan" Charles weighs in on the Orioles' deal for Pete Alonso and other offseason moves and wonders how that will translate for fans. The post Stan ‘The Fan’ Charles: Will Orioles’ Spending Spree Pay Off At Camden Yards Turnstiles? appeared first on PressBox.
MMO Roundtable: Not So Pretty Reactions to Pete Alonso Signing With Orioles
No, we’re not okay. Misery loves company, right? And that’s why we’re here, to commiserate with you. A couple of months ago, we shared with you what we thought Pete Alonso’s next contract would look like and with who. Many of us were hopeful he’d be back in the blue and orange… and not one of us […]
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