The Detroit Tigers were strong contenders for Alex Bregman, offering a lucrative six-year, $171.5 million deal, yet Bregman opted for a three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox. Despite the loss, Tigers president Scott Harris expressed no disappointment, emphasizing the organization's plan to rely on their young talent rather than focusing solely on high-profile free agent signings. This offseason marked a notable bidding effort by the Tigers, showcasing a willingness to stretch their budget under owner Chris Illitch's support while continuing to build around a core of developing players.
"We made a compelling offer to Alex Bregman but he chose to sign somewhere else. That's fine. We knew that was a possibility..." - Scott Harris
"We don't want to be that organization that is desperate to sign a specific free agent... We have to be dependent on the young talent we're acquiring and developing..." - Scott Harris
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