Pete Alonso: “I don’t want to be traded from the Mets”

New York Mets player and first baseman Pete Alonso said on Monday that he does not want to leave the ranks of the New York club and that he wants to remain defending its colors to support the team in its fight for a place in the playoffs in the Major Leagues and fight for the coveted World Series championship title that has eluded them in recent years despite their collective efforts.

He made these statements to various media outlets as part of the Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game that will take place this Tuesday in the city of Arlington, Texas, where he said that his greatest desire is to remain on the team to support them in any way he can.

“I would love to stay and I don’t want to be moved. I love (New York). It’s my home,” Alonso said in his statements, confirming how good he feels in the city.

“I love New York. I love the Mets. I love being in Queens. It’s really been a very special place. Some of my best memories, not just in baseball but in life, have been in New York. I think it’s been almost nine or 10 years, and for me, the way the fans, the organization have embraced me from day one, not just in the big leagues when I went to the minors, but since I was in the minors, it’s been incredible,” he added.

The New York Mets are currently in third place in the wild card race to fight for a spot in the postseason and are batting above .500 in the last three games thanks to the strategy change implemented by manager Carlos Mendoza; the team has managed to make a drastic turnaround in its start to the season that allows them to dream of glory.

“Not only have I had great experiences in baseball, but I’ve had the best experiences of my life, but I also grew up in New York. I’ve spent almost my entire 20s in New York, from 21 and now I’m 29. It’s been a fantastic experience and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. Again, I’m very happy to be a Met, very proud to be a Met, and it’s just been amazing,” he added.

“There are a lot of things that could happen right now, and whatever management and ownership decide to do is their prerogative. But for me, my job is to do everything I can to help win games every day. I love this organization, I love this city, so I just want to do the best I can every night for the guys in the locker room and the fans,” the 29-year-old concluded.

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