Part 3/6:

Looking at Alonzo's past performance, it is essential to note his statistics, especially in comparison to other first basemen. Last year, Alonzo posted a .240 batting average with 34 home runs and 88 RBIs, along with a .788 OPS—still solid numbers, albeit the lowest of his career. Given this slump, evaluating his market value becomes a nuanced conversation.

This leads us to draw parallels with fellow first baseman Matt Olson, who was acquired from the Oakland Athletics for an $168 million eight-year deal. Olson had a significantly better OPS of .911, suggesting that the value of a player like Alonzo could be weighed against younger options and potential prospects on the rise, such as Ryan Clifford and Mark Vientos, who could soon take the first base position.