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Mets owner wants winner, but excessive spending not 'optimal' - ESPN

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — New York Mets owner Steve Cohen said he had a payroll budget in mind when the offseason began, but he had «blown through» that number by the time players reported for spring training.

Pete Alonso deal embodies Mets' rise to power under Steve Cohen: 'We're seeing it'

NEW YORK — When the Mets originally offered Pete Alonso a contract extension, Steve Cohen was the owner but a different executive was running the front office. Then-general manager Billy Eppler hoped to lock up Alonso to a long-term deal reported to be $158 million over seven years.

Pete Alonso stays with Mets, agrees to $54 million US, 2-year contract: report

First baseman Pete Alonso is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $54 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

Pete Alonso returning to Mets on short-term deal: reports

MLB star Pete Alonso speaks to Fox News Digital at The Player’s Party co-hosted by Michael Rubin, MLBPA and Fanatics.

Sources: Pete Alonso returning to Mets on 2-year, $54M deal - ESPN

Slugger Pete Alonso and the New York Mets are in agreement on a two-year, $54 million contract, sources told ESPN on Wednesday, ending a lengthy free agency with a return engagement to the only team for which he has played.