"The start of Spring Training is a natural spot for teams to talk about the players they've lost, for teams to talk about players they've gained, and for players to talk about their new homes. To that end, I wanted to share some of what the Red Sox are saying now that Alex Bregman is out the door (and their fans are very disappointed about that), and some of what Bregman and the Cubs are saying."
"For their part, the Red Sox don't want to talk too much about what broke down in the negotiations with Bregman, instead implying that they offered him enough to stay and he simply chose to go elsewhere: Sam Kennedy says if Alex Bregman wanted to be with the Red Sox, he'd still be here. pic.twitter.com/P7KhzwhMxZ- Tyler Milliken (@tylermilliken_) February 15, 2026"
"I'll choose to take that as a compliment for the Cubs, who not only made Bregman what was ultimately a more compelling offer on paper (more dollars, albeit deferred, and no-trade protection), but also courted him for two offseasons with what they felt would be a great fit going forward. Speaking of which, part of what makes Alex Bregman such a great fit for this team is the extra value he can provide in helping young players develop:"
Alex Bregman departed the Red Sox and joined the Chicago Cubs after the Cubs presented a more compelling contract that included greater total dollars (partially deferred) and no-trade protection. Red Sox officials suggested they offered enough to retain him while acknowledging he chose another destination, a result that disappointed many Red Sox fans. The Cubs actively courted Bregman across two offseasons and value his veteran leadership and baseball IQ. Bregman is already engaging with young players such as Pete Crow-Armstrong and Matt Shaw in camp, and Cubs manager Craig Counsell praised Bregman's thinking and potential developmental impact.
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