"Alex Bregman is one of the best hitters left on the free agent market. Kyle Tucker and maybe even Cody Bellinger will earn more, but Bregman's track record speaks for itself. He has a career 133 wRC+ with 209 home runs over his 10 career seasons, and he has also displayed excellent plate discipline. Bregman had three main suitors last winter, with the Cubs offering him a four-year contract and the Tigers offering six years."
"He eventually signed with the Red Sox, but opted out of that contract last month to test free agency again. The Cubs have again shown significant interest in the third baseman, even meeting with him over Zoom in recent weeks. It feels as if that interest is just as real this time around, and their chances of landing the 31-year-old are a tad more realistic."
"Craig Breslow and the Red Sox appear to once again be in the mix, but Sean McAdam of MassLive has indicated that Boston could be shying away from long-term deals. After leaving a three-year agreement, Bregman is sure to want security for the next four or five seasons. MassLive's Chris Cotillo went on to that Boston's philosophy only applies to players above the age of 30, which hints at the agent talking about Bregman and other recent free agents such as Pete Alonso."
"Out of nowhere on Wednesday, the Seattle Times reported that Scott Boras had "initiated conversations with the Mariners to express Bregman's willingness to consider Seattle as a destination." Not only are the Mariners known for not spending a lot of money, but this report comes at a time when the Boras agency and different teams will use the media for leverage."
Alex Bregman profiles as a premier free-agent hitter with a 133 career wRC+ and 209 home runs across ten seasons, paired with strong plate discipline. He signed with the Red Sox last year but opted out of that contract to re-enter free agency seeking multi-year security. The Cubs have renewed interest and have recently met with him, creating a realistic chance to sign the 31-year-old. Boston and Craig Breslow remain possible suitors, though Boston may be reluctant to offer long-term deals to players over 30. Scott Boras reportedly opened conversations with the Mariners, and media leaks may be used for leverage during negotiations.
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