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The standoff between Pete Alonso and the New York Mets has evolved into a high-stakes game of negotiation, with the Mets steadfast in their approach and Alonso left confronting the consequences of a miscalculation.

During an appearance on the “The Chris Rose Rotation” podcast Monday, the Richmond native purported that Billy Beane’s prized stat undervalues his breed — first basemen — and that the Mets front office should look past Pete Alonso’s career 3.8 average and at everything else he brings to the table.

During a Tuesday appearance on the SNY "Mets Hot Stove" program, MLB Network analyst Jim Duquette indicated that the Blue Jays are no longer a realistic option for Alonso unless he decides he doesn't want to return to the New York Mets this winter.

The Mets and longtime first baseman Pete Alonso have continued to negotiate on a possible reunion through much of the offseason, but nothing has come together yet. On Thursday, the New York Post reported that the Mets had made a "last-ditch" offer and then,

A potential free agent option for the New York Mets, outfielder Anthony Santander, agreed to a five-year, $92.5 million deal, with the Toronto Blue Jays on Mond

Signs point to the strong possibility of a New York Mets-Pete Alonso reunion, in part because the free-agent first baseman's market has not been especially strong. Speaking of which, SNY reports the following:  "According to league sources,

With the arrival of Roki Sasaki to the Los Angeles Dodgers and the signing of Anthony Santander to the Toronto Blue Jays, the most sought-after free agents are reduced to Pete Alon

New York Mets are no longer pursuing Pete Alonso, with the Los Angeles Angels emerging as a strong candidate. MLB Analyst Noah Camras suggests a poten

The New York Mets have ramped up their efforts to convince the world (and Scott Boras) that they're walking away from former first baseman Pete Alonso, but one look at their roster should have everyone calling the bluff.

Pete Alonso remains unsigned and as spring training approaches, he may end up signing a less lucrative deal and try his luck in free agency again next. If that is the case, a surprise American League team could land him.