This offseason, the Orioles got the star slugger they wanted in Pete Alonso, signing him to a massive five-year deal. The Red Sox did not.
In the wake of Alonso's big-time move to Baltimore, some Red Sox fans were left frustrated as another premier free agent slipped away from their grasp. Boston appeared to be on Alonso's decision day shortlist—the 31-year-old reportedly met with the Red Sox Tuesday night—but ultimately offered him a deal that was fewer years and "significantly less money," according to Tim Healey of the Boston Globe.
