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In assessing the value Alonso commands, several experts and sources, like Spotrac, suggest that the highest reasonable contract for him should be around six years and $175 million. Going beyond that—especially into a deal lasting seven or more years—raises questions about risk, aging, and defense. Historically, first basemen tend to decline sharply after age 33 or 34, and Alonso's current defensive struggles only exacerbate those concerns.