The dismantling of the Mets continued this week at the Winter Meetings, where, a day after Edwin Díaz agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Dodgers, franchise home run king Pete Alonso shook hands on a five-year,

Pete Alonso has his risks, but the Orioles’ new first baseman is still a safer bet than Chris Davis was in 2016 — and worth it anyway.

Recapping an eventful week at the MLB Winter Meetings.

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Against Espanyol last month, Alonso subbed out Vinícius Júnior during a cooling break in the 77th minute, while Real Madrid was winning 2-0. Despite Alonso’s attempt to explain the move to the player and calm him down, the Brazilian was “visibly frustrated.”

With Alonso gone, the Mets face a crucial first base decision. Will Vientos rebound, or will they seek a free agent or trade acquisition?

Alonso went into the game with debate over his future after a run of sluggish performances from players who looked unhappy with their manager culminating in last weekend’s awful 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo in La Liga, which had brought a volley of whistles for the team at full time.

The deafening jeers that greeted former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola before kick-off turned into away-fan cheers thanks to Manchester City's fine victory.