Negotiations between the New York Mets and Pete Alonso are at a standstill and there is no agreement in sight in the short term, but the options remain active because the team know

The Mets and Pete Alonso cannot come to terms on a standard contract, so maybe it is time for them to do something creative that could be a win-win.

During the New York Mets' much-anticipated Amazin' Day fan fest on Saturday, owner Steve Cohen was very frustrated when he talked about the ongoing Pete Alonso

Another contract situation on the Mets roster that still needs to be sorted out is that of Pete Alonso, who is currently a free agent and has yet to give an indication that he plans to return to New York. Recently, Alonso's teammate, Mets utility player Jeff McNeil, took to the MLB Network to share his wishes for the star's decision.

So, beyond revealing an exhaustion from negotiating with Alonso’s camp, Cohen’s comments confirmed a couple of other matters. One, in a world without Alonso returning to Flushing, the Mets may add more pieces. Two, the Mets are at least acting like they care about how much they spend.

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