"In fact, the first arrived even as Jed Hoyer was introducing the Cubs' new third baseman, sharing that Bregman immediately wanted scouting reports on his new teammates and an understanding of what they were working on so that he could speak the same language with them, so to speak. He wanted to meet with the minor league development staff so he could also understand the organization's philosophy for the young players with whom he might soon interact."
"I knew one of 'em already. The other one I didn't. I guess we never caught it with the Rangers. And he knew it off the top of his head. He didn't have to go to his notes and pull it up. He had thought about it enough to remember."
Alex Bregman immediately adopts a hands-on role with new teammates, seeking scouting reports and aligning on players' approaches. He requested scouting reports on new teammates and sought to understand what they were working on so he could 'speak the same language' with them. He also wanted to meet with the minor league development staff to understand the organization's philosophy for young players he might interact with. Examples from Spring Training show Bregman sharing specific pitch tips with new teammates, including identifying a body-language 'tip' that a left-hander had not previously known. He is already discussing plate approach with prospects and framing feedback to lift them up.
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