The Mets saw the light and resigned Pete "Big Stack" Alonso to a two-year contract for $54 million with two opt-out clauses over the next two seasons. New York desperately needed his bat behind Juan Soto in their lineup.

A week ago, David Stearns and Steve Cohen sat down with Pete Alonso and his agent, Scott Boras, at a tony social club in Tampa. It was an “impressive” venue according to the Mets president of baseball operations,

After being at Polar opposites for most of this offseason to create a Bear market for Pete Alonso, the Mets and their star reunited by reaching agreement Wednesday on a two-year, $54 million contract that will enable the slugger to opt out after the 2025 season if he wants.