It's not always as simple as "if you want to be somewhere, you'll be somewhere." Baseball is a business. So yes, of course the New York Mets want to keep first baseman Pete Alonso, their homegrown star.
With the Mets facing numerous injury setbacks during the first half of the current season, at least somebody within the organization considered a reunion involving the 35-year-old.
Cespedes, 35, opted out of the pandemic-shortened season after an absence from the New York Mets. He was reportedly upset about his role and lack of playing time with the franchise.
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
Reggie Jackson's memorable moonshot home run in the 1971 MLB All-star Game provides inspiration for a list of other epic dingers from Yardbarker's Justin Mears.