The biggest question mark remaining this offseason for the New York Mets is the return or departure of free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso. On Saturday, at Ama

The New York Mets decided to part ways with Pete Alonso after prolonged contract discussions. Manager Carlos Mendoza provides insights on the decision

Free agent first baseman Pete Alonso remains unsigned less than a week from February, and New York Mets owner Steve Cohen got "brutally honest" during an event Saturday about winter negotiations with the team's longtime slugger.

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New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, top baseball operations executive David Stearns, and manager Carlos Mendoza held a forum during the team's fan fest event on Saturday. Predictably, the group was met with "We want Pete" chants from onlookers hoping to persuade the braintrust into entering a new agreement with longtime first baseman and current free agent Pete Alonso.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza discussed his huge expectations for Juan Soto, who signed a record breaking deal to play in Queens. Mendoza also gives his thoughts on Pete Alonso, the plans for other infield positions,

Just before Mets owner Steve Cohen answered a question about where things stand with Alonso, a homegrown star and free agent first baseman, during a panel discussion, a spirited crowd began chanting, “Let’s Sign Pete! Let’s sign Pete! Let’s sign Pete!”

Most of the team’s roster was on hand to participate in Amazin’ Day. Among those available were young infielders Brett Baty and Mark Vientos, who revealed the biggest clue regarding Alonso’s prospects in orange and blue — aside from Mets owner Steve Cohen’s blunt assessment of negotiations revealed during a panel.

The Mets held their first winter event for fans in five years at Citi Field, and Pete Alonso was a notable absence.

A contingent of more than 50 Mets players, coaches, front-office members and alumni will come together Saturday for the fan fest.

It appears Pete Alonso is going, going, gone after Mets owner Steve Cohen explained how "exhausting" negotiations have been.

During Saturday's Amazin' Day fan fest at Citi Field, a “We Want Pete” chant broke out during a session featuring New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza ... adding that Alonso is entitled ...