President of Baseball Operations David Stearns had pivoted away from Alonso briefly and focused instead on adding some pitching to the Mets' roster, but he was ultimately able to

After the Mets and Pete Alonso agreed to a two-year deal on Wednesday night, president of baseball operations David Stearns continues to show his high baseball acumen in another strong offseason.

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.