The Boston Red Sox seemingly are hot in pursuit of arguably the best free agent remaining on the open market.
Former Houston Astros star Alex Bregman still is out there in free agency and has been the most talked about potential target for Boston for weeks. While this is the case, the Detroit Tigers are also in the mix for him.
It’s unknown where he will go, but Just Baseball’s Ryan Finkelstein predicted that he will end up choosing Detroit on a six-year, $187 million deal.
“Contract Prediction: Six years, $168 million,” Finkelstein said. “Team Prediction: Detroit Tigers. Recent reports indicate that Scott Boras is looking for Manny Machado money for Alex Bregman. Considering the fact that he is entering his age-31 season, getting a deal that spans a full decade would be a bit of a surprise.
“Bregman has been a four-win player in each of the last three seasons. He has been a constant 25-HR threat, all while playing solid defense at third…Many teams make sense as a landing spot for Alex Bregman, and it may end up being a bigger market team, but I still like Tigers going all-in to get a player that can change their culture in Detroit.”
Bregman is the exact type of player that could make Boston contenders in the American League. The Red Sox have been linked to him as a possible second-base option. Hopefully, they can get a deal done.
Bregman is exactly the kind of player who could elevate Boston’s chances in the American League.
The Boston Red Sox appear to be aggressively pursuing one of the top remaining free agents on the market.
Former Houston Astros star Alex Bregman is still available and has been a prominent target for Boston in recent weeks. However, the Detroit Tigers are also in the mix for his services.
Although it is unclear where he will land, Ryan Finkelstein of Just Baseball predicts Bregman will sign with Detroit on a six-year, $168 million contract.
“Contract Prediction: Six years, $187 million,” Finkelstein said. “Team Prediction: Detroit Tigers. Recent reports suggest Scott Boras is seeking a contract comparable to Manny Machado’s for Bregman. Since Bregman is entering his age-31 season, it would be surprising to see a deal lasting a decade.”
“Bregman has consistently been a four-win player over the last three seasons. He’s maintained a steady 25-HR pace, while also playing strong defense at third base. While many teams could be a good fit for Bregman, a larger market team might ultimately make sense. Still, I believe the Tigers will go all-in to secure a player who can significantly impact their culture.”
Bregman is exactly the kind of player who could elevate Boston’s chances in the American League. The Red Sox have been rumored to be considering him for second base, and fans are hopeful they can finalize a deal.
The Red Sox have been rumored to be considering him for second base, and fans are hopeful they can finalize a deal.
