While the sides appear amenable to a short-term structure, one question remains: Can they bridge the gap in finances to keep Pete Alonso in Flushing?

Time may be running out for Pete Alonso and the New York Mets to reach an agreement on a new contract. After six seasons in the major leagues, Alonso is a free

The first marquee signing was superstar outfielder Juan Soto, which remains the biggest move any team has made this winter. But quietly, the Mets brought back left-hander Sean Manaea, which could go a long way towards shoring up the pitching staff.

At some point the Mets either have to hear that Alonso is willing to accept their financial view of him or will get more aggressive elsewhere, probably pretty soon.

There were reasons to expect Alonso might follow them down this road. Alonso reportedly turned down an extension offer of seven years and $158MM back in the summer of 2023. He still had one arbitration season to go at that point,

The Mets and Pete Alonso navigate contract negotiations. Find out how this crucial decision will shape the team's success.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are still checking on Pete Alonso, and checking the checklist for the remainder of the offseason.

The Mets and Pete Alonso appear to be deadlocked in contract negotiations. There has been zero movement on either side since former Mets general manager Jim Duquette reported that Alonso’s camp reached out to the Mets with an offer to re-sign him last Friday.

Chris McMonigle says he is getting the impression that David Stearns would prefer to move on from Pete Alonso, and wonders when Steve Cohen will step in.