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Despite Alonso's impressive offensive prowess, the free agency market has not been favorable. Renowned MLB Insider Buster Olney provided insights suggesting that Alonso is unlikely to receive an offer significantly more lucrative than the one he turned down from the Mets. Speaking on the Michael K Show, Olney emphasized a noteworthy trend affecting Alonso's marketability: the general reluctance of teams to heavily invest in corner infielders who are not considered elite defenders.
While Alonso is indeed a powerhouse at the plate, his defensive limitations are casting shadows over his overall value. This fact raises critical questions about how much teams are willing to gamble when it comes to investing in players who excel primarily in offensive statistics.