New York Mets owner Steve Cohen sharply criticized the negotiations with free agent first baseman Pete Alonso in a public event with fans Saturday.

Steve Cohen, in an apparent message to Pete Alonso's agent Scott Boras, said that the Mets' negotiations with the free agent first baseman have been "exhausting."

With negotiations with homegrown slugger Pete Alonso stalled, the Mets appeared to have moved on to Plan B, signing a top-tier reliever (left-hander A.J. Minter) and bringing back Winker.

The Mets and Alonso continued to engage in contract talks into the new year, but the two sides were said to be some ways apart financially. The Mets have since seemingly pivoted, signing outfielder Jesse Winker and left-handed reliever A.J. Minter .

The New York Mets brought back outfielder Jesse Winker on Thursday, and one insider shared how it pertains to their plans regarding first baseman Pete Alonso.

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are still talking about Pete Alonso, but also about the actual addition of A.J. Minter and the re-addition of Jesse Winker.

The New York Mets held their first winter event for fans in five years at Citi Field on Saturday, and there was one notable absence. Pete Alonso wasn't in attendance because, for the first time since the 2016 draft,

Last season's biggest offensive trade deadline acquisition, Jesse Winker, quickly went from former villain to fan favorite. Winker is now back with the New Yor

Outfielder Jurickson Profar landed with the Braves this week on a three-year, $42M deal. Prior to that signing, he had interest from several clubs.

A contingent of more than 50 Mets players, coaches, front-office members and alumni will come together Saturday for the fan fest.

The Mets are getting ready for a potential future without Pete Alonso, and have reportedly told Mark Vientos and Brett Baty to do first base drills this offseason just in case.