What is normal? That was a question in 2001 following terrorist attacks on September 11th. For New York City, baseball and football was an afterthought. But when play resumed a week later, you have to wonder what players were feeling. Fast forward to yesterday, and Peter Alonso may have become THE player to talk about for New York City and sports.
Even though he grew up in Florida, he put up a special thought for last night's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. That result was cleats in tribute to the victims that died in the attacks. He didn't even bother to ask MLB for permission. The league rejected an idea of wearing special NYPD FDNY hats, which is really stupid. While it may not be something other teams would do, it means something if it's a team like the Mets. And at the time baseball resumed in 01, both them and the Yankees had special moments, beginning with Mike Piazza's emotional game winning home run at Shea Stadium's first game since the attacks.
MLB doesn't understand how much it means to the Mets and Yankees. They say they won't fine Alonso, but I'd hold on and wait because they can fine him behind his back. This guy has done everything right in his rookie year and could win the award this year. His 47 homers are the majors best at the moment. He's done great things for charities and seems like an all around nice guy. But what he did yesterday will be extra special to the Mets and New York City. You can't go wrong with him. He is the next gen superstar that the Mets need to rival guys like Aaron Judge.
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