Hour 3: Alonso's Exit Strategy: Five Years Guaranteed—Mets' Nightmare!
Hour 3: Alonso's Exit Strategy: Five Years Guaranteed—Mets' Nightmare!  
Podcast: The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle
Published On: Wed Dec 03 2025
Description: BT & Sal dive into the hot stove debate surrounding Pete Alonso's free agency, with Tierney predicting a "robust" market—possibly including the Red Sox—that forces the Mets into a tough decision on a five- or six-year contract. Sal, however, remains skeptical, arguing he doesn't see a "significantly better offer" emerging despite the slugger's improved year and the absence of a qualifying offer. The discussion also veers into a larger question about New York sports: Do high taxes, traffic, and media pressure make the area less desirable for top free agents who no longer need "Madison Avenue" endorsements to maximize their off-field earnings? Plus, they briefly slam the Giants' worsening track record under GM Joe Shane.