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Pete Alonso wears shirt shading David Stearns for ‘f–king formulas’ — then homers twice

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Pete Alonso wore a shirt during an Orioles game that included a quote he directed at Mets general manager David Stearns, criticizing him for focusing on formulas rather than his career achievements. The shirt, produced by BreakingT, was worn ahead of a doubleheader against the Yankees and includes remarks from heated negotiations over Alonso’s contract after the 2024 season when he posted career-low stats but managed to secure a two-year, $54 million deal before signing with Baltimore last year for five years at $155 million. On the day of wearing the shirt, Alonso hit two home runs during an Orioles victory against the Yankees, including a 471-foot blast, tying for the second-longest of his career.

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Pete Alonso, a five-time All-Star first baseman for the New York Mets, wore a shirt produced by sports apparel brand BreakingT that included an explicit statement directed at Milwaukee Brewers general manager David Stearns. The shirt celebrated Alonso's 300th career home run but also featured a quote from heated negotiations following the 2024 season, saying, "When my career is being evaluated for the Hall of Fame years from now, you’ll still be fiddling with your f–king formulas." This statement was first reported by The New York Post's Jon Heyman in May. The shirt incident occurred ahead of a doubleheader between the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees at Camden Yards on Friday. Alonso's comment reflects his frustration during contract negotiations, where he was seeking better compensation after posting career-low stats for 2024 with a slash line of .240/.329/.459 and 34 home runs.

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Pete Alonso still has a bone to pick with David Stearns. asserted

Alonso → have → Stearns

Ahead of one of the Orioles’ doubleheader games against the Yankees on Friday, Alonso was reportedly seen donning a shirt which included an explicit statement he made to Stearns while still on the Mets, according to Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner. uncertain

he → see → Banner

The shirt, produced by sports apparel brand BreakingT, mainly celebrates Alonso’s 300th career home run, but includes the quote: “When my career is being evaluated for the Hall of Fame years from now, you’ll still be fiddling with your f–king formulas.” asserted

you → produce → formulas

Alonso was also seen wearing the shirt at Camden Yards earlier this month, photos from BreakingT’s social media show. asserted

photos → see → media

He said the quote — which was first reported by The Post’s Jon Heyman back in May — to Stearns during heated negotiations following the 2024 season. uncertain

which → say → season

The five-time All-Star was coming off a down season in 2024, posting a slash line of .240/.329/.459 with 34 home runs, the lowest of Alonso’s career in a full season, and the Mets were looking to pay him roughly $40 million for two years. asserted

Mets → come → years

Stearns and Mets owner Steve Cohen responded to Alonso’s comment by suggesting they would try and work out a deal, per Heyman. asserted

they → respond → Heyman

Alonso’s cutthroat tactics seemingly worked, with him and the Mets eventually agreeing on a two-year, $54 million deal, with an opt-out after the 2025 season, which he took and later signed with Baltimore on a five-year, $155 deal last offseason. asserted

he → work → deal

On the same day as wearing the controversial shirt, Alonso belted two home runs during the Orioles’ 10-2 win over the Yankees, including a 471-foot blast in the seventh inning — tied for the second-longest of his eight-year career. asserted

Alonso → wear → career

Despite a slow start, Alonso has enjoyed a relatively successful first year in Baltimore, putting up a slash line of .267/.363/.522 and currently is the American League leader in home runs (43). asserted

Alonso → enjoy → runs

Alonso made his return to Citi Field earlier this month, where he was met with enormous cheers when he hit his 300th carrer home run off ex-teammate Kodai Senga to tie the game in the ninth inning — prompting a curtain call from the Mets crowd. asserted

he → make → crowd

“I am beyond thankful for all the support and it was really fun to play,” Alonso said following the Orioles’ series against the Mets. asserted

Alonso → play → Mets

“I feel like New York will always be a place where it feels like homecoming – it doesn’t matter whether it’s here or at Yankee Stadium. asserted

it → feel → Stadium

Pete Alonso wears shirt shading David Stearns for ‘f–king formulas’ — then homers twice

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