Scott Boras talks Pete Alonso leadership and durability, meeting with Mets POBO David Stearns

Agent Scott Boras met with the media at the GM meetings in Arizona where he discussed the possibility of a new deal for Mets first basemen Pete Alonso. Boras talked about meeting with Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns to discuss philosophies and exchange ideas. The agent emphasized that Alonso's durability and commitment to improving defensively, plus his leadership skills with the infusion of young players coming into the organization only increases his value as a player. Boras also downplayed the idea that the Mets will dial things back saying, "they have a lot of work to do" in the tough NL East.