New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and President of Baseball Operations David Stearns discussed ongoing contract negotiations with star first baseman Pete Alonso, emphasizing the need for Alonso to align his demands with the team's terms.

So, beyond revealing an exhaustion from negotiating with Alonso’s camp, Cohen’s comments confirmed a couple of other matters. One, in a world without Alonso returning to Flushing, the Mets may add more pieces. Two, the Mets are at least acting like they care about how much they spend.

There are still plenty of free agents waiting to sign and trade candidates waiting to move. There will be no shortage of activity between now and the start of camp. Here now are Tuesday's hot stove happenings.