“I’ll Blame Him” – Radio Host Slams Mets GM David Stearns Amid Pete Alonso Drama
The New York Mets are built for noise, but this winter the volume ain’t coming from free-agent splashes or blockbuster trades. It’s coming from microphones. NY sports radio has locked onto the Pete Alonso saga like there’s no tomorrow, as rumors swirl that the Mets are using Kyle Schwarber to gain leverage with Alonso. And at the center of it all sits GM David Stearns.
Stearns walked into this job promising discipline, structure, and long-term logic – three things New York rarely lets anyone use quietly. His approach to Pete Alonso’s free agency has been cautious, measured, and big-picture focused. That’s exactly what’s fueling the backlash. The city wants urgency. Stearns is offering patience.
On December 6, the temperature spiked again. Radio host Joe Benigno unloaded on Stearns, blasting his resume and approach.
“No, I don’t like Stearns at all. He’s the typical baseball geek. You know, went to the Ivy League. Smarter than everybody. Probably has as much athletic ability as this table here that I’m touching. If this guy does not sign Pete Alonso, I’ll blame the owner, more than I’ll blame him. But this guy is a small market general manager, really doesn’t belong in New York,” Benigno said.
Joe Benigno doesn’t mince words. He says here David Stearns is a “small-market GM” who “doesn’t belong in New York.” Benigno turned up the heat throughout the cast
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Then sports radio voice Brandon Tierney piled on, arguing Stearns is letting Pete Alonso and agent Scott Boras steer the offseason. The core debate is simple. Alonso brings real power but defensive questions. Stearns wants roster balance. And NY wants answers right now.
Mets And Red Sox Lead The Chase In Pete Alonso’s Free Agency
Alonso’s back on the market, looking for a long-term deal that reflects his elite production. Per The Athletic’s Jim Bowden on Dec. 6, the New York Mets and Boston Red Sox are considered the two most likely landing spots for the 30-year-old slugger.
Alonso’s 2025 campaign was solid: .272 average, 38 homers, and 126 RBIs over 162 games. Fenway Park would amplify his power potential; however, the Mets would feel the void if he departs. As Pete Alonso waits for the right offer, any team willing to pair patience with a commitment to elite performance could land a cornerstone bat for years to come.
“I’ll Blame Him” – Radio Host Slams Mets GM David Stearns Amid Pete Alonso Drama
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