Hour 4: Cohen's Cruelty: Stearns Dumps Alonso & Shatters Mets' Beloved Core!
Podcast: The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMoniglePublished On: Wed Dec 10 2025
Description: BT & Sal react to the seismic news that Pete Alonso has officially signed with the Orioles for 5 years, $155 million, following the earlier departure of Edwin Diaz. Sal, though saddened by the emotional loss, defends David Stearns' commitment to his valuation, arguing the "unsuccessful core" needed a "wrecking ball." Tierney agrees that Stearns is "not a dummy" and must be allowed to "cook," but the pair acknowledge the devastating emotional impact on the fanbase, instantly making Stearns "villain number one" in New York sports. The hosts debate whether fans should "trust the process" and give Stearns time, while also stressing that the Mets now need multiple "big, big moves"—like landing Bellinger or a major trade—to appease the furious season ticket holders and replace the lost power. They close by discussing the "perception problem" of popular players seemingly leaving the club and Stearns' unappealing "arrogance or detachment."
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