Based on the source of "670 The Score," which delivers news from the Chicago area on the 15th (Korea Standard Time), the Major League's official website (MLB.com ) said, "Alex Bregman (31) is likely to go to the Chicago Cubs if he considers a short-term contract. If Bregman chooses to re-enter the FA (free agent), he will sign a contract with the Cubs to opt out after every season within three years of the contract period."메이저놀이터
The Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers were initially mentioned as Bregman's likely destinations. However, negotiations have been slow. Both teams say they cannot meet Bregman's demands.
Bregman wants a seven-year, 200-million-dollar contract. When his team joined the free agent market, Bregman rejected his team's offer of 156 million-dollar contract for six years, the largest ever by the Houston Astros.
Having hired Scott Boras, dubbed the "devil's agent," as his new agent, he dreamed of becoming a big hit in the FA market. However, the FA market was unexpectedly cold.
In addition to Boston and Detroit, the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Yankees, and the New York Mets showed interest in Bregman. However, that was it. All of them gave up recruiting after hearing the contract period and amount that Bregman wanted.
Bregman made a misjudgment about the reality he was facing due to memories. Bregman, who was the second overall pick in the 2015 draft, has played only in Houston so far. He played as a key third baseman and led Houston to the World Series title twice (2017 and 2022).
During his heyday, he was a five-tool player who was always good at offense, defense, and baserunning. His peak in 2019 was .296 with 41 home runs, 112 RBIs and 119 walks, and OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) of 1.015.
Since then, the team has gradually declined. Last season, he only posted a batting average of 0.260 with 26 homers and 75 RBIs with an OPS of 0.768. However, he still made contributions to defense. For the first time since his debut, he acquired the Gold Glove.
Bregman, born in 1994, is over 30. Many teams believe that Bregman suffered from signs of aging last season. It is difficult for a team to sign a long-term contract for an infielder with reduced athletic ability for more than seven years.
To cry and eat mustard, Bregman is likely to choose to re-take the FA. Houston's proposal, which he rejected, may be regrettable.