Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns spoke with the media at the GM Meetings on Tuesday and talked about free agent Pete Alonso.

The Dodgers must construct an offer that acknowledges Alonso’s elite production while respecting their long-term financial commitments. A seven-year deal worth $210 million averages out to $30 million annually—matching what Alonso earned in his front-loaded Mets contract while providing the security and longevity he desperately craves.​