Pete Alonso, the Mets first baseman, reflected on the recent record-setting 14-year, $500 million contract signed by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., highlighting its significance for first basemen. While Alonso insists he is focused on the current season and not on his future contract, he recognizes that Guerrero's deal elevates the first base market, specifically pointing out its record-breaking average annual value. Alonso admires Guerrero's talent and influence on the sport, acknowledging the positive ramifications of such a lucrative deal for players at his position.
It's huge for first basemen - 35 [million dollars], I think that breaks an AAV record. Obviously half a billion dollars is a huge, huge amount.
Fourteen years - I mean, he's a stud. ... And I think right now you can't think about the Toronto Blue Jays without Vlad Jr.
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