The Mets and Pete Alonso have been circling each other all offseason, both wanting a reunion but at vastly different terms. Alonso has made it clear that he wants to stay in New York, but he also wants an early opt-out to re-enter free agency while still in his prime.
The Mets, for their part, aren’t necessarily against the idea, but they’re not willing to give him a blank check, either.
According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the sticking point comes down to the money in year one of the deal.