Here’s what happened in Mets Land on Saturday, in case you missed it…
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The Mets hosted Amazin’ Day at Citi Field which featured many past and present members of the organization taking part in photo ops, autograph signings, and discussion panels
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Negotiations with slugger Pete Alonso were a hot topic throughout the day, but particularly during the panel featuring Steve Cohen, David Stearns, and Carlos Mendoza
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Cohen broke down those talks a bit, saying that they’ve been “exhausting” and he doesn’t like what’s been presented to the team this point — we’ll see if anything changes or this is it for Alonso in Queens
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Two of the team’s leaders, Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Lindor, also discussed their teammates free agency
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If Alonso ultimately does land elsewhere, Mark Vientos has been taking reps at first base this winter, and he says he’s prepared to do whatever it takes to help the team win
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We could also see more of the youngsters step up in that case, and manager Carlos Mendoza expects that infielder Luisangel Acuna will have a “huge role” for this team
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The Mets unveiled their new road jerseys they’ll be donning during the 2025 season
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We also received some injury updates on players such as Nimmo, newly acquired left-hander A.J. Minter, Kodai Senga, Ronny Mauricio, and Dedniel Nunez
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Minter didn’t waste any time making himself a fan favorite, as he threw some shade at the fans on the other side of town during his discussion panel
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Following the Amazin’ Day festivities, the Mets headed to MSG to take in the Knicks game as their first team bonding event of the year
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Some of the players surprised Sean Manaea at the BBWAA dinner, where they accepted the “Toast of the Town” award alongside a very special guest
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