During a recent fanfest, Mets owner Steve Cohen expressed frustration over negotiations with Pete Alonso's camp, indicating that the team may part ways with the slugger. Despite making a significant three-year offer worth $68-70 million, Alonso's representation rejected the proposal without a counteroffer satisfying to the Mets. Cohen noted that the negotiations have been more challenging than past talks, stating the current offer structures are unfavorable. With new player acquisitions, fitting Alonso's contract into the payroll has become increasingly complex, suggesting a potential shift in the team dynamic.
Personally, this has been an exhausting conversation and negotiation. [Juan] Soto was tough, this is worse.”
I think it's highly asymmetric against us, and I feel strongly about it. And so I will never say 'no' - there's always a possibility.
We made Alonso (and Boras, his agent) a three-year deal worth about $68-70 million, which Alonso's camp rejected.
As we continue to bring in players, the reality is it becomes harder to fit Pete into what is a very expensive group of players that we already have.
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