The New York Mets are spending their January so far playing a game of chicken.

After six productive seasons in Queens, four-time All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso hit free agency hoping to cash in a big-time contract. Unfortunately, the market for his services hasn’t materialized the way he or agent Scott Boras had hoped.

Alonso likely isn’t going to get $200 million, and at this point, even $150 million seems a little far-fetched. The most recent report has been that Boras has offered the Mets an exclusive three-year, $100 million deal, which seems like a concession on his and Alonso’s behalf.

But, as one Major League Baseball insider explained Saturday, he could still set a record if and when he returns to the Mets.