The Boston Red Sox have basically gotten no updates on the Alex Bregman front, as they try to convince fans they are still in talks with his camp about re-signing. However, with this latest update, the Sox may be able to finally get an advantage over the hardballing Scott Boras.
According to Fansided’s Mark Powell, Boras and Bregman need to realize that Bregman’s market just isn’t there, and most likely, they won’t get the deal they’re looking for.
As always, Scott Boras likes to wait until late in the winter before advising his clients to sign on the dotted line. Under normal circumstances, he'd be wise to do so again. But this market isn't most markets, and the climate is ice cold. The longer Boras waits this time around, the more likely it is that several clients of his – including Alex Bregman – are forced to sign short-term deals and test free agency again in the near future…This is Bregman's final shot at securing the long-term deal of his dreams. If he signed another short-term contract, he'll reach free agency again in his mid-30's, which will significantly hurt his value no matter what statistics he puts up. Coming off a 3.5 bWAR season in just 114 games, Bregman ought to cash in whenever the offer comes,” Powell wrote.
This past season, Bregman slashed.273/.360/.462/.821 with 28 doubles, 18 home runs, and 62 RBI in 114 games. Not necessarily the best numbers for someone looking for a $170 million deal over five years.
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If the market keeps going on like this, Boston could have the advantage. Bregman loved it there and probably wants to stay. If the Sox offer him a mid-to-long-term deal, say three or four years with an option(s), it could probably be enough to get him back in scarlet red.
Hopefully, the Sox realize this and craft an offer to give to Bregman’s camp soon.
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