Cubs Lure Bregman with $175M Deal, Red Sox Take a Hit After Opt-Out
The Chicago Cubs have pulled off a major coup in free agency by signing third baseman Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million deal. The move comes after the Houston Astros' star player opted out of his contract with the Boston Red Sox.
According to sources, the Cubs will be paying Bregman $35 million per season, which is significantly more than what he was owed by the Red Sox under his current deal. The extension includes no opt-outs and a full no-trade clause for the infielder, locking him in with the Cubs unless he approves of a trade destination.
Bregman's decision to leave the Red Sox after just one season may have seemed like a gamble, but it has clearly paid off. He had a solid first year with Boston, hitting .273/.360/.462 with 18 home runs and 62 RBIs in 114 appearances.
The Cubs' front office had been facing pressure to add a premier position player this offseason, following the departure of star outfielder Kyle Tucker to another team. However, they have managed to snag Bregman without having to break the bank.
Bregman's exit from Boston comes as no surprise after he opted out of his contract last year. His decision to walk away from two years left on an $80 million deal was likely a calculated move to secure a longer-term extension at a higher salary.
The 32-year-old infielder is widely regarded as one of the best players in baseball, with a reputation that has been tarnished by his involvement in the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal. Despite this, his on-field performance remains undeniably impressive, having won two World Series titles, a Gold Glove, a Silver Slugger, and three All-Star team appearances.
The move to the Cubs is seen as a major coup for the franchise, which has been looking to strengthen its lineup in recent years. Bregman's addition will likely make him one of the top players at third base in baseball, and his experience will be invaluable to the team's chances of competing for a championship.
The Chicago Cubs have pulled off a major coup in free agency by signing third baseman Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million deal. The move comes after the Houston Astros' star player opted out of his contract with the Boston Red Sox.
According to sources, the Cubs will be paying Bregman $35 million per season, which is significantly more than what he was owed by the Red Sox under his current deal. The extension includes no opt-outs and a full no-trade clause for the infielder, locking him in with the Cubs unless he approves of a trade destination.
Bregman's decision to leave the Red Sox after just one season may have seemed like a gamble, but it has clearly paid off. He had a solid first year with Boston, hitting .273/.360/.462 with 18 home runs and 62 RBIs in 114 appearances.
The Cubs' front office had been facing pressure to add a premier position player this offseason, following the departure of star outfielder Kyle Tucker to another team. However, they have managed to snag Bregman without having to break the bank.
Bregman's exit from Boston comes as no surprise after he opted out of his contract last year. His decision to walk away from two years left on an $80 million deal was likely a calculated move to secure a longer-term extension at a higher salary.
The 32-year-old infielder is widely regarded as one of the best players in baseball, with a reputation that has been tarnished by his involvement in the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal. Despite this, his on-field performance remains undeniably impressive, having won two World Series titles, a Gold Glove, a Silver Slugger, and three All-Star team appearances.
The move to the Cubs is seen as a major coup for the franchise, which has been looking to strengthen its lineup in recent years. Bregman's addition will likely make him one of the top players at third base in baseball, and his experience will be invaluable to the team's chances of competing for a championship.
and i'm not surprised he left the red sox after one season they didn't make him an offer he couldn't refuse, plus his opt-out clause last year seemed like a smart move to get more $$$. but still it's crazy to think about how much money is changing hands in baseball right now 
He's gonna bring that fire to Wrigley Field and help the Cubbies take down the Dodgers 
Here are some fun stats:
Here's what Bregman's contract looks like:
Still trying to figure out how they thought he was worth $80 million less 
... like, they totally knew what they were doing when they signed him last year 
... no way he was gonna leave after just one season 
... I mean, who would wanna walk away from an $80 million deal? 
... I guess you could say Bregman's decision to leave Boston was a gamble that kinda paid off 
. I mean, they've been struggling to get that top-notch third baseman for a while now, so this move is huge 
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! He's been playing with heart and talent all these years, and now he gets rewarded big time 
. It's a big boost to their lineup and could finally put them in contention for a World Series title 
. They've got some work to do if they want to build a team that can compete with the Cubs now 
... I mean, have you seen the numbers? $35 million per season? That's just not right. The Cubs must've given up some kinda future draft pick or something to make it happen like that 
? It's gotta be a setup for something big... maybe they're trying to sabotage another team's chances at the championship 
but i guess u can't put a price on talent, right? 
I'm kinda surprised Bregman didn't want the 2 years left on that Red Sox deal though 
and then he's backtracking like that 
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! They managed to snag Alex Bregman without breaking the bank, which is pretty impressive considering how highly sought after he is 
... opting out last year and then still managing to lose him in free agency isn't great look for them 
. But hey, you can't blame Bregman for taking what's best for himself - he's an incredible player! 
I guess you could say he took a chance on himself and it paid off big time 
and I'm still trying to process everything 
... but anyway, back to baseball. What's up with all these big deals in free agency? It feels like everyone's just throwing money at each other