"Whatever you make of the bloodless decision to let him go to Baltimore without so much as a competitive offer, New York just isn't going to be the same place without Pete Alonso as part of it. That's what bothers me most. I saw Alonso as a guy the Phillies and Braves feared, and the fans embraced as one of theirs doing walkoff interviews with Gelbs at the stadium, a goofy, reliable slugger who came through in some huge moments and built an insurmountable lead for home runs by Guys Who Wore No. 20."
"Brandon Nimmo is another guy who seemed destined to say longer. He was a good versatile hitter and on-base guy, whose 188 doubles vaulted No. 9 to second all-time. But lately I'd thought of him as the guy whose brought so much Jesusness to New York with his walk-up music. I don't think for a moment that the swap of Edwin Diaz for Devin Williams is an upgrade but I'm skeptical of relievers being reliable over long periods"
Pete Alonso will leave New York for Baltimore, removing a popular, clutch slugger who built a large home-run lead and who was embraced by fans. Brandon Nimmo appears to be departing after contributing on-base skills and doubles power and providing distinctive walk-up music. The swap of Edwin Diaz for Devin Williams is viewed skeptically as an upgrade amid concerns about reliever durability. Marcus Semien is favored over Jeff McNeil, and Jorge Polanco could replace McNeil's versatility while possibly moving to first base. Several roster numbers and minor-league signings were noted, including Luke Weaver and Carl Edwards Jr.
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