Part 5/7:
When discussing Alonso's worth, comparisons to premier first basemen like Freddie Freeman and Matt Olson are inevitable. These players have secured lengthy contracts worth significant sums—around $161 million—but Alonso's performance does not seem to align with those elite standards. Thus, the Mets may find themselves reluctant to meet the terms of Alonso’s camp if they believe they can secure similar production from other players at a lower cost.