The New York Mets are in a pressing need. Although they are good after breaking the bank with Juan Soto, the fanbase wants more. And Pete Alonso is at the top of their demand list.
While the Mets owner Steve Cohen might still have the echoes of the fans’ chants, he is not getting it from all the sides. Recently, during the Mets’ fan fest, Cohen addressed the ongoing negotiations surrounding slugger Pete Alonso. While the NY’s main man was accompanied by top baseball operations executive David Stearns and manager Carlos Mendoza, the atmosphere was electric, with fans chanting Alonso’s name.
“Personally, this has been an exhausting conversation and negotiation. Soto was tough, this is worse. We’ve made a significant offer to Pete. I don’t like the structures that are being presented back to us. I think it’s highly asymmetrical against us and I feel strongly about it,” Cohen said during his sitting.
"I don't like the negotiations. I don't like what's been presented to us."
— SNY (@SNYtv) January 25, 2025
Steve Cohen talks about the Mets' negotiations with Pete Alonso and the possibility of the Mets moving forward without him:
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However, it’s obvious for a team owner to deal with all this but things are rather complicated in this free agency. While the Mets are eager to retain Alonso, they are also wary of compromising their financial strategy. While Cohen noted that he remains open to the possibility of Alonso returning, he emphasized the need for the team to move forward if negotiations do not improve.
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Pete Alonso’s Former Teammate Speaks On Possibility of Him Signing With Toronto Blue Jays
Pete Alonso’s former teammate, Francisco Lindor, recently shared his thoughts on the possibility of Alonso signing with the Toronto Blue Jays. After spending several impactful seasons together with the Mets, Lindor expressed a mix of support and understanding regarding Alonso’s potential decision to move on.
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In a recent interview, he emphasized that while it would be unusual not to see Alonso in a Mets uniform, he firmly believes that Pete should prioritize what’s best for him and his family as he weighs his options.
“Surprised? Well, I can’t be surprised with somebody’s decision, you know? I mean, it’s his decision. So Pete should maximize it. He should make the best decision for him and his family. Pete has been here since I’ve been here, he has been here before me. So yeah, it would be different if he’s somewhere else. Yeah, it would be different for sure. But I think he should take his time. I think he should make the best decision for himself and not feel like he’s rushed into a decision, and I’m sure he will,” he said.
"I think he should take his time. I think he should make the best decision for himself and not feel like he's rushed into a decision, and I'm sure he will."
— SNY (@SNYtv) January 25, 2025
Francisco Lindor talks about Pete Alonso still being a free agent and whether he's surprised that Alonso hasn't signed: pic.twitter.com/VvLDWpLjSA
Although he encouraged Alonso to take his time and avoid feeling rushed into a decision. Only time will tell if this comes out as a fateful teamup or not.
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