Are we having enjoyable dwelling and dying by lightly-sourced rumors in regards to the Alex Bregman negotiations? No? Effectively, too dangerous, that’s all we obtained. What else are you going to do, watch soccer? Ugh, how terrible. In line with the newest experiences, Bregman’s market is now extra strong than it was final 12 months and he’s searching for a six-year deal. I’ll eat my son’s now-useless Rafael Devers shirsey if this Crimson Sox entrance workplace provides a 31-year-old a six-year deal. (Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic)
And should you suppose the speak about a six-year contract for Bregman is usually bluster, nicely, it in all probability is. However at the least one highly-source insider is saying he isn’t “more likely to transfer off such an ask.” (Jeff Passan, ESPN)
And there’s apparently one other crew within the combine for Bregman, the AL Champion the Toronoto Blue Jays (additionally from Jeff Passan, talking to Michael Kay):
However not so quick! For all this speak about Bregman’s market heating up, one Diamondbacks insider doesn’t just like the Snakes’ odds:
After we first heard the Marte chatter, it was straightforward to dismiss it as makes an attempt to realize leverage within the Bregman negotiations. However is he really the right match for the Sox? (Ian Browne, MLB.com)
For all this speak about doubtlessly saying goodbye to Alex Bregman, we’ve obtained one other participant to say goodbye to. Abraham Toro, who briefly stepped in to fill a gaping gap at first base this season, has signed a minor league take care of the Royals. (Max Rieper, Royals Review)
