Pete Alonso isn’t here for your pity party. While the baseball world speculates, second-guesses, and dissects his every move, the Mets’ slugger steps up to the plate with the same unapologetic swagger that made him a star. Deals are signed, decisions are made, and the show goes on—whether anyone likes it or not.

Finally, the Pete Alonso saga is over and nobody has any regrets over the decision or the result they have got. And it includes Pete Alonso, as he revealed what his thoughts are about the deal he got from the Mets after a very long talk.

During an interview with The New York Post, Alonso said, “Honestly, with how everything played out, I have no regrets, which is honestly liberating. I wouldn’t change a thing.” And why would he have any regrets?

At first, the Mets offered him a 7-year, $158 million deal which Alonso and his agent Scott Boras rejected. And then the whole saga started. The Mets reportedly also put a three-year, $71 million contract on the table. However, according to the source, the first baseman rejected it owing to his preference for a higher first-year value of the two-year deal. The result of which higher payout should he choose to opt-out. But in the end, both Pete Alonso and the owners got whatever they wanted.

Pete Alonso wanted a big contract for a short time and the owners did not want to spend too much on him. So they structured the deal in such a manner that Alonso got the bulk of his money in the first year. Reportedly, the deal stands for 2 years at $54 million, which comes with a $10 million signing bonus and is worth $20 million in 2025. At the same time, he secured the option to opt out if he chose. But if he opts in, he has another $24 million in 2026. And with a happy mind, Alonso headed into the spring.

And it shows how happy he is to be back with the Mets. Alonso has been launching balls into orbit and was handing out his batting gloves to one of his young fans. He also met with the owners, Steve Cohen And Alex Cohen, and was very happy while talking to them.

Alonso didn’t just survive the chaos—he thrived in it. The deal is done; the doubts are gone, and the Polar Bear is back where he belongs, smashing baseballs and shaking hands. If this is what contract drama looks like, maybe he should do it more often.

Pete Alonso reveals the conversation that changed his Mets’ future

Pete Alonso doesn’t make decisions on a whim. When the stakes are high and the negotiations drag on, the slugger doesn’t just follow the money—he demands a vision. While the outside world debated his future, Alonso was busy dissecting every detail, making sure his next move wasn’t just a contract, but a statement.

Pete Alonso made one of the best career decisions choosing to talk to David Stearns. During an interview on Foul Territory, he said, “I just wanted to have like a mastery of understanding it all, to get on the same page as David, and obviously, Steve and I have had a relationship before, but to get that in-depth conversation with David and just visions for the future,”

When Pete Alonso talked to David Stearns, he learned the long-term idea they have for the team. This is what helped Alonso commit to the Mets and sign with them. While the relationship with Steve Cohen was there, this conversation is what tipped the scales.

Alonso didn’t just sign a contract—he signed onto a vision. While others chase dollars, he chased clarity, ensuring his future aligned with something bigger than a paycheck. If every negotiation ended like this, maybe the front offices should start taking notes.