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During the offseason, various reports suggested that Alonso was seeking a minimum of a six-year deal, while the Mets were hesitant to make such commitments. Eventually, Alonso's camp submitted a proposed deal, which was quickly met with skepticism by the Mets. What many predicted to be a negotiation tactic was, in fact, a pivot from the Mets as they started looking in other directions, eventually offering Alonso a three-year deal worth between $68 to $70 million.
As this uncertainty continued, the Mets held a fan event known as "Amazing Day," where fans engaged with players and management alike. It provided a platform for Cohen to address the situation directly, where he revealed the complexities of negotiations with Alonso.