Pete Alonso's contract negotiations take center stage as the New York Mets and Scott Boras play a high-stakes game of chess.

An educated guess at Alonso's future AAV, a hang-up for the Yankees in their attempts to deal Marcus Stroman and more notes.

The Mets and Pete Alonso navigate contract negotiations. Find out how this crucial decision will shape the team's success.

In the game of musical chairs at first base, longtime New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso appears to be the one left without a seat. Alonso, a free agent for the first time, hasn't found the lucrative deal he and his representation have been hoping for.

Still, some notable free agents and trade targets remain available, and that means a daily supply of MLB rumors as we move deeper into the back half of MLB's offseason. Speaking of which, Friday's supply of rumors can be found just below.

All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso is predicted to sign a record-breaking contract to stay with the New York Mets.

The New York Mets and Pete Alonso appear to be trending toward a new contract — with the Mets potentially getting a discount.

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