Mark Canha on Pete Alonso (via The Show with @Joelsherman1 and @JonHeyman):
“He feels like such a New York guy, he really embraces that role…he’s so all-in on the Mets. I loved playing with Pete. Saying that he’s a problem in the clubhouse couldn’t be further from the truth. I could say, ‘oh, well everyone has their own opinion,’ but I honestly can’t imagine how anyone would come to the conclusion that Pete is a problem in the clubhouse. It’s the opposite of that.
Pete is a big part of the identity of the New York Mets. Not to mention, he’s a world class perennial power-hitting first baseman that doesn’t come around very often and one of the best hitters I’ve ever seen in my life.
Pete’s an amazing human and an amazing baseball player. Quite frankly, I can’t say it enough - leave the man out of it, he’s one of the best baseball players I’ve ever seen at hitting a baseball. It’s incredible.
He’s the most pure hearted guy you could ever meet in a clubhouse."
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