Wed Feb 05 04:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Mets’ Alonso Contract Stalemate Continues as Boras’ Tactics Backfire
**New York, NY** – All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso remains unsigned as negotiations with the New York Mets continue to stall, jeopardizing his spring training preparation. The sticking point? The aggressive negotiating tactics of his agent, Scott Boras, which have reportedly alienated Mets owner Steve Cohen.
While Alonso publicly expressed his desire to return to Queens, Boras’ demands have led to a significant impasse. According to MLB analyst Evan Roberts, Cohen made it clear to Boras that his approach is unacceptable, predicting Boras’ dismissal once the offseason concludes. Roberts even relayed a message supposedly from Alonso to Boras: “I want to go home and you better do it.”
The Mets have reportedly offered a three-year deal worth between $68 and $70 million, an offer that Cohen himself acknowledges is still on the table, despite expressing frustration with the deal’s structure. However, Cohen hinted that the Mets may need to move on if a deal isn’t reached soon. “If it stays like this, I think we’re going to have to get used to the fact that we have to move on with the players we have,” Cohen stated.
With time running short before spring training, Alonso faces a difficult decision. He may need to abandon his preferred five-year plan and accept a shorter-term contract. The Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as a potential suitor, adding pressure for Alonso to reach a resolution quickly to avoid impacting his performance, a situation similar to that faced by Boras client Blake Snell, who signed late with the San Francisco Giants and had a negatively impacted season. The situation highlights the risk of protracted negotiations and the potential consequences for players when their agents’ strategies fail to deliver.
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