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The New York Mets and free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso reportedly remain far apart in contract negotiations. According to SNY's Andy Martino, the

Free agent Pete Alonso still waits on the sidelines, as the Mets have made a huge splash in offseason spending.

The New York Mets don't appear to be done adding players to their roster this offseason. The top target for New York's front office appears to be former Mets s

With about a month to go until Spring Training starts, the Mets and Pete Alonso are still playing a game of chicken, waiting to see which side blinks first. On the Mets' side is David Stearns, whose philosophy partially revolves around not giving out big deals in terms of years to players who are 30 or older -- something he has held firm on when it comes to pitchers ( Corbin Burnes and Max Fried are recent examples of free agents Stearns passed on) and position players.

The New York Mets have already made the move of the offseason by signing Juan Soto. They are trying to reunite with Pete Alonso but could end up reuniting with a different star if he leaves.

A recent report from SNY’s Jim Duquette has suggested Pete Alonso is looking for a three-year deal with opt-outs, but that offer is only on the table for the New York Mets. After Steve Cohen inked the largest contract in professional sports history with Juan Soto,

While the New York Mets could re-sign homegrown sluggers Luiz Arraez in free agency this winter, a team insider claimed

Pete Alonso's agent Scott Boras have offered a three-year contract to the Mets as his slow free agency crawls along