It's official, folks. Pete Alonso is now a member of the Baltimore Orioles, marking the first time in a long time that the franchise has made such a massive strike on the free agent market.
The move is monumental for a variety of reasons. While the five-year, $155 million deal itself is massive, it's still not the largest contract in franchise history. It is, however, the second-ever $100 milliion-plus contract ever handed out by the franchise, relieving Chris Davis of the distinction of being the only member of that club, though he is still the most infamous.