Derek Jeter makes brutal Mets dig over Pete Alonsos exit at Fanatics Fest

Derek Jeter had jokes for Mets fans.In the middle of a nightmare season where the Mets and president of baseball operations David Stearns prepare to sell, the former Yankees captain decided to pour more salt on the wound.“Where’s the Met fans?” Jeter said Friday at Fanatics Fest, with a big smile on his face as Mets fans cheered in response.“You could use Pete [Alonso] right around now, man, huh?”Jeter, of course, is pointing to the Mets’ former first baseman, who departed in free agency, bolting to Baltimore when the Mets didn’t even make the All-Star first baseman a formal offer.Alonso signed a five-year, $155 million contract with the Orioles and is hitting like usual at the plate.The slugger has 21 home runs and 65 RBIs with a .257 batting average, mostly in line with his career norms.The Mets have had a nightmare season with a 41-57 record and are last in the NL East, where many expect them to trade off major pieces.Stearns attempted to replace Alonso with Jorge Polanco, who has barely played for the Mets due to injuries.Mets fans have been irate this season, as they have been heard chanting “Pete Alonso” throughout Citi Field this summer.One fan was even escorted out of Citi Field for chanting “Fire Stearns,” although owner Steve Cohen explained on social media that the person thrown out was “being belligerent” and affecting the experience of other fans at the ballpark.The Mets have a critical trade deadline to ship off pieces and reload the farm system to get their team in a better place going forward, as Cohen pointed out that the team already has nearly $300 million committed for next season....