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Ficklestein reviewed the contract proposal, noting that the Mets contended they had presented a fair offer that reflected Alonzo's market value, especially in light of deals signed by other players in their positions. For instance, Christian Walker's three-year, $60 million contract demonstrated that Alonzo’s potential $69 million offer was indeed competitive within the current market. However, from a fan's perspective, the handling of Alonzo's situation could appear as penny-pinching, particularly amidst the backdrop of MLB contracts soaring to extraordinary heights.