Time is ticking for Alex Bregman to get his new home! After rejecting the Astros’ offer of $156 million for six years, Bregman got offers from other teams like the Red Sox and Tigers, and it was expected that his chapter with the Astros would end. However, with no deal made yet, there’s still a window of opportunity for the Astros. Bregman has received offers for both long-term and short-term deals, but this agent Scott Boras’ hardball approach could be making things complicated.
Boras is coming up with demand for opt-outs, higher AAV, and extended years. These conditions made asymmetric situations for the suitors, and they are yet to adhere to all these terms, leaving Alex Bregman without a team as of now. Currently, Bregman has two major options—he can opt for a multi-year deal with a lower AAV or choose a short-term deal with a higher AAV, as explained by MLB journalist Tyler Milliken: “You have to pick one do you want the years or do you want the AAV.”
Now, the Astros are still open to offering $156 million for six years, while the Red Sox have asked for a maximum of four years at an undisclosed amount. While Bregman previously rejected the Astros’ offer due to a reduction in his annual salary, getting $156 million for six years comes at $26 million per year, which is less than the $28.5 million he previously received.
On the other hand, the Red Sox’s offer presents a higher AAV and short-term contract, leaving Alex Bregman fewer chances to bargain. “It’s just you’re not going to get both so what are you in search of.” Tyler Milliken added, pointing out how Bregman and Boras’ expectations are different from the teams pursuing him. The conditions Boras has set, along with his exorbitant asking price, have come under fire for diminishing the chances of players like Bregman, while the question still lingers on which team the 2024 Golden Glove winner will choose.
Time is running out for Alex Bregman
The spring season is just about to start, and Bregman needs to make his decision soon. Among the contending suitors, the Red Sox and Astros are the two major destinations available for him, with both teams offering different propositions that include offering varied playing positions. While the Red Sox offered Bregman 2B, the Astros are still open to offer 3B, and Bregman, being an established third baseman, is more suitable for the latter.
The Astros are still the most suitable destination for Bregman for all reasons. With them, Bregman will get to play at his staple position, and he is getting a six-year deal also. Just an addition of opt-out or going for higher AAV for say three years can be a welcome deal for him and Boras. This offseason has already witnessed the benefits of short-term deals with high AAV, like Jurickson Profar, and this can only land a contract to Bregman.
Ultimately, Bregman going for a short-term deal with options for opt-out could be the most suitable for him, and he can fetch his expected amount once he hits free agency considering his performance would be good. Where do you think Bregman will join? Share with us below.
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