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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets celebrates after beating the ... [+] Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in Game Four of the Division Series at Citi Field on October 09 ...

The New York Mets need to continue to add starting pitching this winter and a reunion with starter Sean Manaea makes a lot of sense.

The New York Mets and free-agent slugger Pete Alonso are reportedly far apart in negotiations regarding a return to the team.

While the MLB offseason is heating up, the New York Mets find themselves in a unique position of re-signing Pete Alonso ...