The Mets' Amazin' Day fan fest did not bring a resolution to Pete Alonso's free agency, but owner Steve Cohen confirmed a substantial offer was made. While Alonso's agent Scott Boras is exploring other options, Cohen stated the Mets are moving forward with their roster, making Alonso's return less likely due to the team's expensive player base.
The first Amazin’ Day fan fest at Citi Field did not bring with it a dramatic resolution to Alonso’s free agent saga — but did seem to confirm the“We’ve made a significant offer to Pete,” Mets owner Steve Cohen explained during a fireside chat with President of Baseball Operations David Stearns and manager Carlos Mendoza. “This has been an exhausting conversation and negotiation.
“We also feel really good about the young players who are coming through our system,” Stearns said to some light boos. “We saw that last year. And that’s not always the most popular opinion, but we saw that last year. And we’re going to need to see it again.”are the most notable players still unsigned from what has been a cool free agent market for corner infielders. Former Arizona first baseman“I don’t like the structures that are being presented to us,” Steve Cohen said.
“I would love to see Pete back with us, but I also understand that I don’t make those decisions and that’s between Pete and our front office and David and Steve,” outfielder
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