"Bregman opened by saying that the Cubs showed him early in the offseason that they prioritized what matters most to him: His family and winning baseball games. Being the "ultimate baseball rat" came from being obsessed with being great from an early age; winning is what drives him. Jed Hoyer said the Cubs targeted Bregman right away, and Scott Boras noted that there was a synergy between team and player."
"Bregman has enjoyed his time attending Blackhaws and Bulls games recently, and will also be at the Bears game on Sunday. Said he and his wife were watching the Bears when news of his signing broke; joked that the outcome might impact how fans viewed him. The hitting environment at Wrigley should work out well; Cubs overlayed a spray chart of Bregman's batted balls, and he thinks his approach will make for strong production."
"Bregman likes the mix of players on the roster; Hoyer said he asked for reports on every member of the roster and what they're working on, and that Bregman has already called all his teammates. Also of note, Bregman felt it was very important to become fluent in Spanish so that he can better communicate with his teammates in their native language. Bregman also made sure to tell the Cubs that his participation in the WBC would not negatively impact his work."
Alex Bregman prioritized family and winning when choosing the Cubs; the organization showed early that they valued both. He identifies as the "ultimate baseball rat", driven by an obsession with excellence and winning. The Cubs targeted him quickly and Scott Boras noted synergy between player and team. Bregman has been enjoying Chicago sports events and expects Wrigley's hitting environment to suit his spray-chart approach. He likes the roster mix, has already called teammates, values learning Spanish to communicate better, and confirmed WBC participation will not interfere with arriving early and completing work at the facility. He appreciates Chicago's energy and CubsCon.
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