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Yet, in a frustrating twist, the Mets did not even make an offer to keep Alonso. The frustration is palpable: fans felt that the team’s management, led by owner Steve Cohen and team president David Sterns, let him walk without meaningful negotiation. The common belief among fans is that Alonso was the best chance the Mets had to improve and compete, yet the Mets’ management viewed him as too expensive or unworthy of a commitment, despite his proven value.