On Tuesday, team owner Steve Cohen flew to Tampa — where Alonso resides — and, along with president of baseball operations David Stearns, met with Alonso and the first baseman’s representative, Scott Boras. For about three hours, the group convened at Stovall House, a social club to which Alonso belongs.

After a long and tense negotiation, Steve Cohen and the Mets sent a clear message to Pete Alonso during their sit-down earlier this week -- which led to the slugger returning on a two-year deal.

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