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The most credible information relating to Alonzo's situation has come from reporters with direct connections to Blue Jays management. Notably, Ben Nicholson Smith and Shai Deidi confirmed that while the Blue Jays are interested in Alonzo, no actual momentum toward a deal exists. Reports of "progress" and being "at the 10-yard line" for an agreement appear to stem primarily from Alonzo's agent, Scott Boras, attempting to create a bidding war through media hype.
Listeners may recall that the phrase "10-yard line" often appears in Boras's metaphoric language during negotiations. The implication is that while conversations may be happening, they are far from an impending deal.