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Mets owner Steve Cohen got real on the failed negotiation talks with free agent !B and former Met Pete Alonso.

The New York Mets had an inspired second half of the season in 2024 that saw them push the Los Angeles Dodgers to the brink in the National League Championship Series.

Steve Cohen can afford to pay Pete Alonso whatever he wants. The man ranked No. 162 on Bloomberg's Billionaires index has already committed to paying Juan Soto

The Mets held their first winter event for fans in five years at Citi Field, and Pete Alonso was a notable absence.

Until the ink dries on a Pete Alonso contract elsewhere, there will always be a chance he returns to the Mets. Owner Steve Cohen acknowledged that much during a panel discussion at the team’s Amazin’ Day fanfest event at Citi Field,

The New York Mets signed Juan Soto to a massive $765 million contract, sparking excitement among fans and star players Mark Vientos and Francisco Lind

The Mets are suddenly in the same place strategically trying to replace Pete Alonso as the Yankees were when Juan Soto left for the Mets. Cue, the irony.

Chants of “We want Pete” started up among Mets fans Saturday as the team’s key decision makers sat down for a panel at Citi Field. The chants grew louder about 20 minutes later when Pete Alonso’s name was mentioned.

Mets fans got some face time with the owner during a panel session at the team’s Amazin’ Day fanfest at Citi Field. During the session, fans began chanting “we want Pete”, leading Cohen to provide an update on where things stand. "I don't like the negotiations. I don't like what's been presented to us."

Just before Mets owner Steve Cohen answered a question about where things stand with Alonso, a homegrown star and free agent first baseman, during a panel discussion, a spirited crowd began chanting, “Let’s Sign Pete! Let’s sign Pete! Let’s sign Pete!”