Finally — after decades of seeing the Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays and other big market teams sign all the top free agents — the Orioles have done it: They’ve spent huge cash for a new blue-chip, team-changing slugger. Enter Pete Alonso, among the most consistent, high-producing power hitters in baseball, gaining a five-year, $155 million contract.

Nick-named the “Polar Bear” due to his burly build and genial temperament, Alonso was the 2019 NL Rookie of the Year, and has smacked 264 homers — the most in the MLB other than Aaron Judge and Kyle Schwarber over the last seven years. A five-time All-Star, Alonso was Silver Slugger Award winner last year at first base, with 38 homers, 41 doubles, 126 RBI and a .871 OPS.

Alonso’s right-handed power is precisely what the Orioles need and sho

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