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Reportedly, Alonso was handed a pillow contract last offseason—roughly $30 million—an indication of the market's cautious approach. The question now is whether he's seeking a long-term deal, possibly in the four- or five-year range, which could include a designated hitter role toward the end of the contract. Teams like the San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Detroit Tigers are potential landing spots, with the Giants possibly shifting from Panda to Polar Bear in the infield.