Just before Mets owner Steve Cohen answered a question about where things stand with Alonso, a homegrown star and free agent first baseman, during a panel discussion, a spirited crowd began chanting, “Let’s Sign Pete! Let’s sign Pete! Let’s sign Pete!”

Most of the team’s roster was on hand to participate in Amazin’ Day. Among those available were young infielders Brett Baty and Mark Vientos, who revealed the biggest clue regarding Alonso’s prospects in orange and blue — aside from Mets owner Steve Cohen’s blunt assessment of negotiations revealed during a panel.

It appears Pete Alonso is going, going, gone after Mets owner Steve Cohen explained how "exhausting" negotiations have been.