Pete Alonso’s agent Scott Boras “didn’t say a freakin’ word the whole time,” during contract negotiations with Steve Cohen and David Stearns.

Speaking to the media for the first time since re-signing with the New York Mets, first baseman Pete Alonso more or less confirmed that Scott Boras was using the Toronto Blue Jays as nothing but leverage.

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The long-running saga for Pete Alonso to leave free agency to return to the New York Mets ended quicker than it should have when billionaire owner Steve Cohen took matters into his

Steve Cohen and the New York Mets were involved in a lengthy and sometimes difficult contract negotiation with Pete Alonso. For months, it was unclear if the Met lifer thus far would come back.

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen took credit for the meeting that resulted in Pete Alonso's signing — and also snuck in another jab at Scott Boras.

It took a few months and a few hardballs for both the Mets and Pete Alonso to shake hands. While the Mets were willing to get back Alonso, the slugger was also eager to get back to his former team, but what came in the middle was his contract expectations.

Due to the "Cohen Tax," Pete Alonso will end up costing the Mets much more than his $30 million AAV this season.