Pete Alonso is a fan favorite and has been a vital part of the New York Mets lineup for years. These facts aren't in dispute. With all of that said, he's once again reaching for the stars with a seven-year contract demand, but this time around, the Mets' alternatives are more robust.
Not only that, but given David Stearns' mandate to improve the club's run prevention capabilities, it's not a given that Alonso truly fits the vision moving forward. Sure, if they can retain him on their terms, they'd likely do it, but are they going to wait around all winter for him to come to the realization that the mega deal isn't coming for him?