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Evan defended himself vehemently against the colleague's remark, asserting that he had shown his support in various ways, albeit not overtly. While he acknowledged he wasn't out there vocally campaigning for Alonso's retention by the Mets, he pointed out that he had been emotionally supportive, particularly reminiscing about the joy he felt when Alonso hit a home run. He expressed his frustration towards the Mets organization for not extending Alonso’s contract sooner, highlighting his own personal sacrifices, including growing out a beard as a display of solidarity.
Evan’s response seemed to amplify the sentiments shared by many Mets fans—an overwhelming desire to keep Alonso, with a notable frustration directed at the organizational decisions impacting the team's roster.