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Discussions surrounding the future of Alonso's contract negotiations reflect a broader apprehension teams have towards first basemen who may be seen as defensively-risky or limited to the DH role. Analysts speculate that Alonso might end up signing a short-term deal with optional opt-outs later in the winter or even into the spring, echoing trends we've seen from agents like Scott Boras in previous years.