Unless Cohen has another Correa moment – which seems doubtful – or Alonso drops his demands precipitously, then one of the best power hitters in Mets history is going to another franchise.

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!”

For free agents, spring training is something of a soft signing deadline. No one wants to be without a job when camp opens. Free agents want to know where they're playing, where they're going to live,

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

Pete Alonso is yet to decide where he will play baseball next season with the free agent unable to agree terms to return to the New York Mets and extend his stay in Queens

The New York Mets appear to be looking ahead to life without Pete Alonso. Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated reported Friday that the Mets are considering a move for Detroit Tigers infielder Spencer Torkelson to possibly replace their longtime first baseman Alonso.