For free agents, spring training is something of a soft signing deadline. No one wants to be without a job when camp opens. Free agents want to know where they're playing, where they're going to live,

The longtime Met is still available halfway through January. We compare him to past first basemen to see if he's worth a big deal.

At some point the Mets either have to hear that Alonso is willing to accept their financial view of him or will get more aggressive elsewhere, probably pretty soon.

Alonso remains the top power hitter available, but as a first baseman with little value outside of his bat, his market has not developed as he hoped. Most recently, the four-time All-Star’s camp extended an exclusive offer to the Mets, believed to be for three years with a high average annual value.

All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso is predicted to sign a record-breaking contract to stay with the New York Mets.

An educated guess at Alonso's future AAV, a hang-up for the Yankees in their attempts to deal Marcus Stroman and more notes.

The expectation is that Alonso will re-sign with the Mets on a short-term, high AAV deal rather than the long-term $200 million contract. If this is the case, then, depending on the dollar amount, a deal could be considered imminent.

The Mets and Pete Alonso navigate contract negotiations. Find out how this crucial decision will shape the team's success.

After whiffing on Roki Sasaki, the New York Mets could turn their attention to a huge trade for Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo.