So, beyond revealing an exhaustion from negotiating with Alonso’s camp, Cohen’s comments confirmed a couple of other matters. One, in a world without Alonso returning to Flushing, the Mets may add more pieces. Two, the Mets are at least acting like they care about how much they spend.

The New York Mets could opt to trade for third baseman Nolan Arenado to replace slugger Pete Alonso in the infield.

Whether or not Mets fans will have another opportunity to cheer on Pete Alonso is still very much up in the air.