The New York Mets billionaire owner has made his new goals for his homegrown slugger very clear after tense reunion negotiations.

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen made his feelings clear to Pete Alonso when both sides met in Tampa and ultimately agreed on a new contract. Jon Heyman of the

In the end, it was an old-fashioned sit-down between the principles that helped finish the deal that brought Pete Alonso back to the Mets. On Tuesday, team owner Steve Cohen flew to Tampa — where Alonso resides — and along with president of baseball operations David Stearns,

Mets owner Steve Cohen recently spoke about how Pete Alonso will handle the pressure of facing another "prove it" season.

In an exclusive interview, Mets owner Steve Cohen elucidates how the club struck a deal with Pete Alonso that aligns perfectly with David Stearns' guide to becoming a perennial contender.

During a panel at the event, as the crowd broke out into chants of "We want Pete" and "Pete Alonso," Cohen got "brutally honest" about the process. The owner said that the Mets had made a "significant" offer to Alonso, but that negotiations had felt lopsided.

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen reveals the pivotal moment that helped secure Pete Alonso’s $54 million deal, ensuring the slugger’s return to Queens. Negotiations between Pete Alonso and the New York Mets seemed to be at a standstill in MLB.