"Alex Bregman is now a Chicago Cub. Something not many people saw coming at the onset of the offseason, but they blew down the doors in negotiating with the All-Star third baseman. That's something that can't be said for Bregman's former team, the Boston Red Sox, who put up a rather pathetic offer comparably to what the Cubbies offered. Now with those figures public, Toronto fans likely shouldn't be worried about the Red Sox being serious about adding any other free agent superstar players,"
"If that's the kind of offer they are willing to make for a player that was already in their clubhouse, and a "good clubhouse guy" according to reports, than what are they going to do to try and bring in players from other organizations? It might not come as a major surprise then to see that the biggest moves the Red Sox have made this winter have been trades."
Alex Bregman signed with the Chicago Cubs after the Cubs offered a substantially larger contract than Boston. The Red Sox reportedly offered about $160 million with roughly $32 million AAV and declined full no-trade protection, about $15 million less than the Cubs' deal and lower annual value. That lower offer suggests Boston prioritized other roster moves and trades this winter rather than big free-agent spending. With a notable hole at third base, Boston could pursue Bo Bichette, but the Red Sox are unlikely to match or exceed the Cubs' financial commitment shown for Bregman.
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