PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBSNewYork) — Things are really starting to heat up at spring training in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Mets position players reported to camp Saturday, and that meant the arrival of Pete Alonso, CBS2’s Otis Livingston reports. He’s a household name now, but just a year ago, he had to fight for a spot on the opening day roster.
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Alonso got reacquainted with his teammates and coaches after a long winter, fielding and taking batting practice under the watchful eyes of Mets COO Jeff Wilpon and general manager Brodie Van Wagenen.