Sal Licata says Mets fans need to move on from Pete Alonso, and accept the fact that the homegrown slugger did a lot to lead to his likely departure.

With the support of owner Steve Cohen, the Mets stole Juan Soto from the Yankees with a historic 15-year, $765 million deal. He also added pitching depth, signing right-handers Frankie Montas and Clay Holmes to short-term deals, and he poached left-hander A.J. Minter from the Atlanta Braves among other moves.