NEW YORK â In a stunning turn of events that sent shockwaves through the baseball world, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has reportedly told insiders heâs ready to give Pete Alonso the âblank check treatmentâ â ensuring the beloved Polar Bear stays in Queens for the rest of his career.
Multiple team sources told Mets Insider Daily that Cohen, frustrated by months of trade speculation and contract chatter, convened a late-night meeting at Citi Field earlier this week. The topic? One thing only: âLock up Alonso. Whatever it takes.â
âSteve looked everyone in the eye and said, âThis is our guy. Iâm not watching another homegrown star walk out that door,ââ one insider revealed. âHe wants Pete in orange and blue until he retires.â
If true, this could mean a franchise-altering megadeal â potentially north of $300 million, which would shatter the teamâs previous records. Industry insiders are calling it âCohenâs version of a royal decree,â signaling the Metsâ intent to rebuild not just a team, but a legacy.
Alonso, whoâs been the heart and soul of the clubhouse and a fan favorite since his rookie season, has remained diplomatic about his future. But his recent social media post â a polar bear emoji followed by the Queens skyline â has fans buzzing that something big is brewing.
Meanwhile, rival executives are reportedly furious. âIf Cohen really opens the vault like that,â one NL GM told The Athletic Buzz, âyou can forget about any trade talks. Alonsoâs off the market for good.â
The move would mark a defining moment in Cohenâs ownership â a statement that the Mets are done being the underdog in their own city.
So buckle up, Mets fans. The Polar Bear may just have found his forever den in Queens â and Steve Cohen seems ready to make sure no one can ever melt it.
