Boston Red Sox, Alex Bregman and MLB
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Now that Alex Bregman is off the board after he signed a five-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, the Red Sox must figure out where to turn next.
The Red Sox quietly added right-hander Seth Martinez as they weigh trade options, including Brayan Bello, ahead of spring training, per reports.
Third baseman Alex Bregman and the Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a five-year, $175 million contract, sources tell ESPN. One year after their failed pursuit of Bregman in free agency, the Cubs land one of the biggest bats of the winter.
According to multiple reports, the Red Sox are nearing deals with their four unsigned arbitration-eligible players ahead of Thursday’s deadline to exchange salary figures. All settlements are expected to be finalized by day’s end, allowing the two sides to avoid potentially acrimonious arbitration hearings next month.
Amid all of those trades, the future of Peyton Tolle and Connelly Early might seem in doubt. But a report from Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic revealed some positive news on their futures in Boston.
How the Boston Red Sox view Bo Bichette could be bad news for the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies.
Negotiations between the Yankees and Cody Bellinger have hit a standstill. While the Yankees are offering a five-year deal, Bellinger is holding out for a longer agreement.
Bellinger asking for much more than $30 million a year is quite ridiculous and there's no reason the Yankees should entertain his seven-year contract. Simply put, he just isn't worth it and it's okay for the team to realize that and move on.