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After a prolonged negotiation, the Mets and Pete Alonso struck a deal that was regarded favorably, placing him in the upper echelons of first basemen earnings. Duquette pointed out that Alonso’s new contract with an average annual value of $27 million for the next two years places him in an elite salary category, akin to deals signed by other top players in the league. This contract allows Alonso the opportunity to “bet on himself” for the future, especially if he can deliver a breakout performance.