As Cubs pitchers and catchers report to camp, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer addresses the team's strategy concerning third base after trading Isaac Paredes. The Cubs have shown interest in free agent Alex Bregman but are currently focusing on the existing roster. Hoyer indicated uncertainty regarding future major moves. The Red Sox, Tigers, and Astros have presented Bregman with long-term offers, contrasting the Cubs' possible short-term deal, reminiscent of their recent agreement with Cody Bellinger.
Unclear,” Hoyer said when asked if another major move was coming before Opening Day. “I think you always look for opportunity, but right now we're going to focus on the guys we have in camp. That's the plan.”
As for the Cubs, Nightengale writes that there's been 'no indication' that the Cubs would be willing to offer more than a three-year deal, but added that they could be willing to offer Bregman the highest average annual value of any of his suitors should he settle for a short-term deal.
Nightengale reports that the Red Sox, Tigers, and Astros have all made offers of at least four years to Bregman at this point, and that's largely consistent with previous reporting that has suggested Bregman has been presented with five- and six-year offers throughout the winter.
It's a model that the club followed to re-sign Cody Bellinger last winter when they landed him on a three-year, $80MM pact in late February.
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