On Thursday, after Mike Puma of The New York Post reported that Cohen along with Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns flew to Tampa on Tuesday to meet with Alonso at a social club where Alonso belongs, his colleague Jon Heyman revealed what was said during that meeting.

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

Pete Alonso has signed a $54 million deal with the New York Mets for two years. Steve Cohen praised David Stearns for his role in securing the deal. Fans are divided over the contract's value. Alonso's initial rejection of a $70 million offer and criticism of his agent,