Mets great David Wright offers advice to Pete Alonso as the first baseman remains unsigned in free agency

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Mets legend David Wright had some advice for free agent first baseman Pete Alonso, who has spent his entire career with the Mets.

"It’s a different feeling when you’re drafted, developed and playing for the team that gave you your first opportunity," Wright said at a press conference Wednesday,

"There’s a little more — maybe a lot more — pride when you put that jersey on every night. And I hope he remembers that and doesn’t lose sight of that. With that being said, I’ve never, ever faulted a player for maximizing his earning potential."

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New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso runs the bases after hitting a home run in the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during Game 2 of the NLDS of the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park.  (Kyle Ross/Imagn Images)

Wright would know what it means to spend his entire career with one team. The seven-time All-Star was with the Mets from 2004-2018.

The team just announced it is retiring Wright’s No. 5 jersey number July 19. 

Alonso, 30, has been a consistent presence in the middle of the Mets' order since his debut. 

Alonso was the National League rookie of the year in 2019 and is a four-time All-Star and two-time home run derby champion. 

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New York Mets captain David Wright, right, greets Mets Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver after Seaver threw the first pitch prior to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citi Field July 16, 2013. (Tyson Trish/Staff Photographer)

Since Alonso’s debut, only New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has hit more home runs (232) than Alonso (226).

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