With each passing day, the gap between Pete Alonso and the New York Mets grows wider. The slugging first baseman remains unsigned, and although the Mets have a

The first was re-signing reliever Ryne Stanek for one year, $4.5 million. The second was signing infielder Nick Madrigal for $1.35 million, which probably marked an end to the Jose Iglesias era in Queens. These moves “signaled” that the Mets “were leaving room for the possibility of a pivot back to Alonso,” Martino wrote.

I was one of several reporters who heard and relayed that the Mets expected Pete Alonso to sign elsewhere. According to league sources, the organization reached that conclusion because Alonso turned down their offer of a three-year contract that contained opt-outs and included deferred money that would have elevated the total to well over $70 million.

The New York Mets have been steady in their efforts to bring Pete Alonso back to Queens. However, There has been no deal yet and that could change as spring training is right around the corner.

It is arguably not the shrewdest baseball decision, but I contend a reunion between the Mets and Alonso is the best move for both sides.