Mets owner Steve Cohen should look over at the Meadowlands before deciding to let slugger Pete Alonso walk, warns former NFL MVP Boomer Esiason. That’s where the Giants allowed the Super Bowl-bound Eagles to poach their star running back Saquon Barkley, causing owner John Mara to lose sleep.

The New York Mets are still trying to bring first baseman Pete Alonso back to Queens. But are the San Francisco Giants preparing to make a run at him?

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. If Alonso ends up elsewhere, league sources expect the Mets to look for bullpen help and potentially add someone who can provide depth in the infield.