Pete Alonso's recent decision to return to the Mets was heavily influenced by his interactions with teammates and a productive meeting with Mets' officials. Alonso appreciated the support from players he shared the locker room with, emphasizing the importance of a strong clubhouse presence. After an 'exhausting' negotiation process between his agent and Mets management, Alonso secured a two-year deal worth $54 million. His commitment to the Mets was reinforced by his desire to push the market forward despite facing challenges in free agency due to a qualifying offer and a less-than-stellar performance last season.
There were a lot of guys that were keeping in contact with me... To have that support of guys you have been around a long time means a lot.
I respect that so much and I appreciate that, dealing with people face-to-face like that. It was good to kind of hear their perspective and voice mine.
It ended what team owner Steve Cohen had previously termed an 'exhausting' negotiation.
For this season, Alonso's satisfaction comes from 'pushing the market forward' with his $30 million salary.
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