Here's what Jimmy had to write. Happy New Year's guys. I had an awkward thought that spun from

oddly enough a Yankee memory. I'm not a Yankee voyeurist. However, I remember this

uncomfortableness I felt during one of Derek Jeter's final contract press conferences.

There was tension between him and Brian Cashman. I cannot see a scenario where Pete Alonzo resigning with the Mets doesn't lead to an awkward

press conference.

Pete's going to have to answer some tough questions regarding the length of the contract,

assuming it's shorter than what he wants.

And Stearns is going to have to answer questions regarding the length of the AAV of the deal.

Mainly does this mean Vlad Jr. is not in the plans.

I want Pete back, the sooner the better, because I want the uncomfortable press conference

out of the way.

Or just rent Vlad Jr. now.

I know it's against what you believe, Evan, but there's a benefit to bringing him in here

early where you know you can be the highest bidder in free agency.

You've been talking about Gary Carter a lot.

He was the final piece.

I was nine years old when they got Carter, 11 when they won the World Series.

There's no time like the present.

I think Pete's timeline is the Sasaki decision.

Just a gut feeling that's when

Stearns moves on with his plans. Uh, so a couple of things there. Some interesting thoughts.

Number one, I don't think Pete's decision has anything to do with Sasaki. Roki Sasaki is a

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