"He chose us last year for the right reasons. He wanted to be on a playoff team. He wanted to play in Fenway Park. He wanted to be part of this organization. Since Day 1, he's given 100 percent to us. Talking to the kids, talking to the veteran players, the way he handled the media, the way he impacted the community - adding all that stuff together, I got to stay positive about it."
"The kid is a really good player. He's a great person. He's a great teammate."
Alex Bregman joined the Red Sox near spring training on a three-year, $120 million contract that included player options after each of the first two seasons. The late timing of the signing produced those player options. Bregman produced another All-Star season, and multiple reports indicate he is likely to opt out and test free agency for a longer, higher-value deal. Red Sox leadership remains positive about Bregman's future with the team because he chose Boston for competitive and personal reasons, delivered on-field performance, and contributed off the field through mentorship, media handling, and community impact. A prior working bond formed during a season on the Astros coaching staff reduces the perceived need for aggressive persuasion if Bregman considers leaving.
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