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Host Ryan Finkelstein expressed his struggle to process Alonso's departure, sharing that while the addition of Winker could be seen as a positive, it fundamentally raises the question of whether the Mets have made the right call. As news broke, insider Andy Martino reported that the Mets had pivoted to a "Plan B" following the unsuccessful negotiations with Alonso. This plan included signing Winker and possibly acquiring a top reliever, which adds layers of complexity to what appears to be a deliberate retreat from retaining their power-hitting first baseman.