Port ST. LUCIE – Pete Alonso was not the only big voice in the Mets’ organization to deactivate his social media accounts at Offset.
But the first baseman, going dark on Twitter and Instagram, had nothing to do with the stock market saga, which caused owner Steve Cohen to destroy Twitter, and a new perspective on life away from the screen It had everything to do with.
“I think real life is just fantastic and for me, I think life is a blessing. It’s something that I feel like a lot of people, sometimes including myself,” Alonso Said after a workout on Friday. “And I want to soak every second of every day because every new day is a blessing, and I think there are a lot of things that I think I was given, especially in view of what happened last year was.
“In 2019, if you see everyone wearing this mask, you scratch your head and that’s exactly like, wow, what’s going on?” But there are many new social norms that are now in force which we have given. I think for me, I want to be appreciated every single day. I want to live in real life. “
Alonso was one of the more active Mets interacting with fans via social media, especially during his Rookie of the Year season in 2019, when he adopted “#LFGM” as the team’s new rally.
Although he will no longer be in contact with fans online, Alonso is very keen to welcome him personally to Citi Field this season. After playing in an empty stadium in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Mets hope to open at least part of Citi Field to fans when the 2021 season begins.
“Playing on TV is absolutely fantastic, but as someone who swings a bat or has a diving play or gets someone out, you can make many people smile, stand, clap in person. Let’s shout, just shout something, “Alonso said, with a big smile.” Once I heard 40,000 people in Citi Field say they were absolutely bonkers, it’s an adrenaline rush that I am addicted to.
“I can’t wait until it’s packed that way again.” If it’s 25 percent, 30 percent, I can’t wait to hear people in person again. For me, it is addiction, and I love it. “
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