So, beyond revealing an exhaustion from negotiating with Alonso’s camp, Cohen’s comments confirmed a couple of other matters. One, in a world without Alonso returning to Flushing, the Mets may add more pieces. Two, the Mets are at least acting like they care about how much they spend.

The New York Mets still do not know if Pete Alonso will be playing first base for them in 2025. He could sign elsewhere, leaving the Mets scrambling to replace him.