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Reports had surfaced in mid-January that Alonso had offered the Mets a three-year deal with opt-outs, with the Mets being the only team to receive that contract structure. Likewise, Sammon and Ken Rosenthal had reported that Alonso's market was heating up, with the Blue Jays and an unidentified third team joining the Mets in contract talks.

It is conceivable that Baty and Acuña alone could replace Alonso's home runs, which is to say nothing of what they stand to gain from their new center fielder. That is Jose Siri, who hit as many homers on his own last season (18) as the Mets got from all their center fielders.

The New York Mets are the top suitor for free agent slugger Pete Alonso, but the two sides haven't come to terms on a deal yet.

Pete Alonso remains a free agent despite strong interest from various teams, including the New York Mets. SNY insider Andy Martino reports that the Mets are leaving room for a potential deal with Alonso by managing their budget strategically.

The New York Mets have been steady in their efforts to bring Pete Alonso back to Queens. However, There has been no deal yet and that could change as spring training is right around the corner.