Inside the Pete Alonso-Steve Cohen sit-down that…
In the finish, it was an old style sit-down between the rules that helped end the deal that introduced Pete Alonso back to the Mets.
On Tuesday, crew proprietor Steve Cohen flew to Tampa — the place Alonso resides — and together with president of baseball operations David Stearns, met with Alonso and the first baseman’s consultant, Scott Boras. For about three hours the group convened at Stovall House, a social membership to which Alonso belongs.
A day later, Alonso agreed to a two-year contract value $54 million for a return to the Mets. The deal contains an opt-out after the first season and $10 million signing bonus.
Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. Robert Sabo for NY Post
Alonso, in accordance with sources, had not spoken straight with Cohen during his free company previous to their assembly in Tampa. The sit-down served the goal of Cohen and Stearns assuring to the slugger that he was nonetheless needed, whereas offering their perspective.
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