The deep freeze enveloping New York is symbolic of what’s going on between the Mets and Scott Boras over Pete Alonso, and it really is quite amazing how the euphoria over their $765 million Juan

Free agent first baseman Pete Alonso remains unsigned less than a week from February, and New York Mets owner Steve Cohen got "brutally honest" during an event Saturday about winter negotiations with the team's longtime slugger.

Mets fans let owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns know how much they want Pete Alonso back

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen sharply criticized the negotiations with free agent first baseman Pete Alonso in a public event with fans Saturday.

Mets fans got some face time with the owner during a panel session at the team’s Amazin’ Day fanfest at Citi Field. During the session, fans began chanting “we want Pete”, leading Cohen to provide an update on where things stand. "I don't like the negotiations. I don't like what's been presented to us."

During a panel at the event, as the crowd broke out into chants of "We want Pete" and "Pete Alonso," Cohen got "brutally honest" about the process. The owner said that the Mets had made a "significant" offer to Alonso, but that negotiations had felt lopsided.

NEW YORK — It appears Pete Alonso is going, going, gone. The first Amazin’ Day fan fest at Citi Field did not bring with it a dramatic resolution to Alonso’s free agent saga — but did seem to confirm the New York Mets’ most popular and prolific power hitter is likely to sign elsewhere as spring training nears.

In Cohen's 'brutally honest" assessment, he expressed his displeasure with the way discussions have gone with Alonso's camp.

With the support of owner Steve Cohen, the Mets stole Juan Soto from the Yankees with a historic 15-year, $765 million deal. He also added pitching depth, signing right-handers Frankie Montas and Clay Holmes to short-term deals, and he poached left-hander A.J. Minter from the Atlanta Braves among other moves.

The New York Mets may still emerge victorious in the Pete Alonso sweepstakes, despite a bumpy road to this point.

Pete Alonso’s free agency saga continues to unfold, and the latest chapter has him meeting with the Los Angeles Angels,