Mets first baseman Pete Alonso details the meeting with David Stearns and Steve Cohen that got him to re-sign in Queens.

Due to the "Cohen Tax," Pete Alonso will end up costing the Mets much more than his $30 million AAV this season.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — After banging baseballs off the pale yellow building far beyond the left field wall here at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, Pete Alonso bumps fists behind the batting cage with long-time buddy Jeff McNeil, warmly greets team owners Steve and Alex Cohen, then happily hands his batting glove to a tiny fan.

Pete Alonso revealed that a conversation with Mets president David Stearns helped him decide to re-sign with the team after prolonged negotiations. Alonso highlighted the importance of understanding the organization's vision and philosophies,

Hearing Pete Alonso talk about his new contract deal with the New York Mets proves he never had the leverage he thought he should have.

Throughout the offseason, there was much uncertainty about whether the New York Mets would be able to re-sign slugging first baseman Pete Alonso. However, duri