Contract talks between Pete Alonso and the New York Mets are not progressing at the rate fans would like. That puts Steve Cohen under the microscope.

With the support of owner Steve Cohen, the Mets stole Juan Soto from the Yankees with a historic 15-year, $765 million deal. He also added pitching depth, signing right-handers Frankie Montas and Clay Holmes to short-term deals, and he poached left-hander A.J. Minter from the Atlanta Braves among other moves.

Both players still remain viable at third base, but that they were advised to begin a routine that included first base is an indicator of how the Mets plan to proceed.

People let me tell you 'bout my best friend,' Harry Nilsson once sang. Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso have been two constants for the New York Mets since the 201

The Mets are working on Pete Alonso but a veteran pitcher could be the perfect finishing touch on their offseason.

Negotiations between free-agent slugger Pete Alonso and the Toronto Blue Jays are "advancing," according to SNY's Andy Martino. Tim Healey of Newsday

The New York Mets are still interested in a reunion with Pete Alonso, but there appears to be another team in the mix, according to former GM Jim Duquette.

Despite negotiations breaking down, a top MLB insider still feels the New York Mets are the favorite to sign Pete Alonso this winter.

The New York Mets are in danger of losing Pete Alonso in free agency. The Blue Jays make sense as a landing spot, but nothing is close between the two sides.

A breakup between the New York Mets and free agent first baseman Pete Alonso seems to be all but certain. On Friday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported

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