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Parallels with Freddie Freeman’s Experience
The current free agency predicament faced by Alonso draws a striking parallel to that of star first baseman Freddie Freeman in 2021. At that time, Freeman received a $135 million offer from the Atlanta Braves before pursuing a similar deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. If a player of Freeman's caliber, projected to be a future Hall of Famer, couldn't command a $200 million contract, it puts Alonso's aspirations into perspective.
With no teams rapidly lining up for Alonso’s services, many insiders suggest his most prudent course of action may be to negotiate a short-term return to the Mets, allowing him to evaluate his market value further down the line.