New York Mets owner Steve Cohen "certainly won" the protracted negotiations with Pete Alonso and agent Scott Boras, according to Fox Sports.

Three other Scott Boras clients recently opted out of short-term deals after one year, then struck belated free-agent riches.

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen made his feelings clear to Pete Alonso when both sides met in Tampa and ultimately agreed on a new contract. Jon Heyman of the