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Historically, the Yankees have been a lucrative destination for players, but there seems to be a shift in their interest regarding Alonso, especially now that the team is hesitant to sacrifice draft picks for a first baseman. This raises questions about Alonso's market, effectively leaving the Mets to navigate a dwindling pool of potential suitors.
The Evolving Free Agent Market
The free agent market has opened up with surprising trends thus far. While many notable players are landing extravagant contracts—sometimes exceeding projections—others, particularly those in the first base category, are not enjoying the same fate.