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A recurring theme in the episode is how the Mets seem disconnected from the needs and feelings of their players. Crustin and Wenskowski highlight Pete Alonso’s situation, emphasizing how the team’s casual approach—"we're in touch" or "we'll be in touch"—feels like not valuing the franchise’s cornerstone.
Crustin points out the paradox that Alonso is openly shopping himself to other teams, like the Red Sox and Orioles, despite the Mets publicly designating him as a priority. The act of Alonso traveling across states to meet with other teams vividly illustrates how players feel undervalued and unappreciated, which further fuels the perception that the Mets' front office is out of touch with its roster.