Here is something that New York Mets fans could not have seen this season come: Pete Alonso’s contract conversations are “worse” that Juan Soto’s, according to the owner Steven Cohen.
During an appearance on the threatened day of the METS on Saturday afternoon at Citi Field, Cohen was in a panel with his general manager, David Stearns, and the manager Carlos Mendoza, while the legendary madman Gary Cohen (without a relationship) moderated to the group.
However, before questions could be asked, the faithful of the Mets in the crowd exploded in a “We want Pete!” Chant, referring to Alonso, the first base of the free agent who has been one of his career.
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The owner of the New York Mets, Steve Cohen, speaks with the media before a game against Milwaukee brewers in Citi Field on June 28, 2023 in New York City. (Jim Mcisaac/Getty images)
“Hold that for the end, okay?” Cohen told the crowd, smiling.
The Mets and Alonso have had negotiations, but they have not reached an agreement after they signed Soto with their $ 765 million agreement. New York has achieved other players in free agency, but Alonso is still one of the best players in the market.
Alonso was the second round of the Florida Gators program team in 2016, and has spent his first six seasons hitting homers (226), including a 53 rookie record that helped his rookie resumption of the year in 2019. Also also It is four All-Star teams, including each of the last three, and has an OPS of .854 of race.
Mets Great David Wright offers tips to Pete Alonso, since the first base remains without signing in the free agency
As a favorite of fans, it is easy to see why Mets fans are singing so that their first base returns to a hopeful World Series series in 2025 with Soto added to a list that also includes Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo and Mark winds.
But Cohen, as it has been many times in the past, was transparent with the base of fans about what has been happening in negotiations with Alonso’s agent, Scott Boras, who also represents Soto.
“We have made a significant offer to Pete and, you know, what David said it is correct. He has the right to leave and explore his market,” Cohen said. “That is what you are doing. Personally, this has been a tiring conversation and negotiation. I mean, Soto was hard. This is worse.”
The Soto raffle was a roller coaster, and it seemed that I was going to stay with the New York Yankees until Cohen reached the eleventh hour with a life offer, crushing Shohei Ohtani’s record contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
So, with a record agreement made, how could Alonso’s negotiations possibly be worse?
The first base of the New York Mets, Pete Alonso, directs the bases after hitting a home run at the sixth entrance against the Philadelphia Philis during game 2 of an NLDS 2024 in Citizens Bank Park. (Images of Kyle Ross/Imagn)
“I don’t like the structures that are presenting us,” Cohen explained. “I think it is very asymmetric against us, and I feel firmly. I will never say no. There is always the possibility. But the reality is that we are moving forward and we continue to bring the players. As we continue to bring in the players, the reality is That becomes more difficult to fit Pete in what is a very expensive group of players we already have.
“I am being brutally honest. I do not like negotiations, I do not like what they have presented to us, and maybe that changes. Certainly, I will always remain flexible. If it remains that way, I think we” will have to get used to the fact that We may have to move forward with the existing players we have. “
Mets fans appreciated the honesty of their owner, giving a round of applause at the end.
Stearns added: “We all love Pete. And we have said it many times. I think that as we have gone through this process, we have continued to express that.”
Sny reported this week that METS have an offer of $ 68-70 million in “current money” on the table. Alonso rejected an agreement for more than $ 70 million by taking into account the deferred money.
The owner of the New York Mets, Steve Cohen, defended the movements of the deadline of the team. (Photo AP/Charlie Riedel)
Toronto Blue Jays have also been linked to Alonso, but no agreement seems imminent.
