The New York Mets and Pete Alonso seem to be drifting apart, and it's all because of another misguided stance from MLB superagent Scott Boras.

In the game of musical chairs at first base, longtime New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso appears to be the one left without a seat. Alonso, a free agent for the first time, hasn't found the lucrative deal he and his representation have been hoping for.

The super agent Scott Boras has called out the MLB franchises for not spending in accordance with how much they make out of hte league.

After talks on a new contract fell through, the New York Mets appear to be shifting their focus away from Pete Alonso.

For free agents, spring training is something of a soft signing deadline. No one wants to be without a job when camp opens. Free agents want to know where they're playing, where they're going to live,

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Still, some notable free agents and trade targets remain available, and that means a daily supply of MLB rumors as we move deeper into the back half of MLB's offseason. Speaking of which, Friday's supply of rumors can be found just below.

The Amazins need lineup protection for All-Star outfielder Juan Soto, and there's no sign Alonso will receive an offer from any club other than a short-term deal that includes opt-outs between now and Opening Day.

And he's been far less successful with his other big-name clients. As Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman continue to twist in the wind, running out of leverage by the day, let's take a look at some players who probably aren't thrilled with their agent right about now.

Cuomo is perhaps the most notable politician to have played Minor League Baseball. However, Dwight Eisenhower is rumored to have done so as well. We might never know for sure.

There's a significant logjam in the free-agent market because player demands have gone up while teams are tightening payroll.