Keith Hernandez defends Pete Alonso against 'mean-spirited' toxic … – The Killeen Daily Herald

NEW YORK — Keith Hernandez is going to bat for the Mets’ Pete Alonso.Hernandez, an SNY commentator and former Mets star first baseman in his own right, defended Alonso against rumors that popped up last season suggesting the slugger was a problem in the clubhouse.“I don’t know where that was coming from,” Hernandez said Thursday at a Gold Glove fan event at the MLB Flagship Store in Midtown.“I don’t have a great feel of the clubhouse, because the clubhouses today are so big and they’ve got that one extra room where we we’re not allowed,” Hernandez continued. “It’s not like the old days where you can mingle with the players, but Pete’s a good teammate. I thought it was kind of mean-spirited. Whoever started that, I thought it was very, very mean-spirited.”In August, WFAN’s Sal Licata suggested Alonso was “part of” a “toxic clubhouse.” His claim came during a disappointing season in which the high-priced Mets failed to meet their championship aspirations, missing the playoffs with a 75-87 record.The 28-year-old Alonso, who just delivered his third 40-home run season in his fifth MLB campaign, is eligible for free agency after the upcoming 2024 season. He was the subject of trade
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