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Contrasting this, another insider suggests a more conservative figure, proposing $150 million over five years, which would still position Alonso as the highest-paid first baseman in baseball but without overextending the Mets’ payroll commitments. There's an understanding that the industry might be hesitant to extend beyond seven years, especially with players in Alonso’s age group, due to concerns about declining performance and positional changes.