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Alonso's current financial situation is particular: he has one more arbitration year to go, during which he will earn $2.5 million in 2024, effectively passing on a substantial $137.5 million guarantee over six potential free-agent years. The push for a lucrative contract may have originated from comparisons to other sluggers like Freddie Freeman and Matt Olson, whose contracts emphasize the long-term value they offer to their respective teams.