After a long and tense negotiation, Steve Cohen and the Mets sent a clear message to Pete Alonso during their sit-down earlier this week -- which led to the slugger returning on a two-year deal.

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen made his feelings clear to Pete Alonso when both sides met in Tampa and ultimately agreed on a new contract. Jon Heyman of the

In an exclusive interview, Mets owner Steve Cohen elucidates how the club struck a deal with Pete Alonso that aligns perfectly with David Stearns' guide to becoming a perennial power.