With the offseason in full swing, the Houston Astros are nonetheless in a tug-of-war with Alex Bregman, who’s now a free agent, and his days as a participant for the Texas franchise could possibly be coming to an finish.
After the Astros have been knocked out of World Sequence rivalry, Bregman completed his earlier contract with the Astros, who sat down to barter with each the third baseman and Scott Boras.
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At 30 years of age, Bregman wouldn’t be a sexy asset for the Astros, and the third baseman is searching for a six or seven-year deal and a wage in extra of $150 million.
“Free agent third baseman Alex Bregman nonetheless has no real interest in a short-term contract and is searching for a 6- or 7-year deal.” Studies insider Bob Nightengale.
Scott Boras additionally dealt with the negotiations between Pete Alonso and the Mets, which ended with the participant’s return to the New York staff, so negotiations between Boras and the Astros may comply with an analogous path.
Toronto and Chicago seem on the horizon
Nevertheless, different contenders are on the Astros’ radar, because the Toronto Blue Jays have provided Bregman a six-year deal, one thing the third baseman is searching for
The one element that separates Bregman from the Canadian staff is household, as Bregman is trying to not be so far-off from his mother and father’ residence, who dwell in Texas, so the participant wouldn’t have given the definitive sure to the Blue Jays.
The Cubs additionally appeared as an possibility for Bregman, providing $200 million, however with a four-year contract, one thing that didn’t persuade the third baseman, who’s searching for a deal for greater than six years.
Houston Astros normal supervisor Dana Brown mentioned they’re nonetheless negotiating with the third baseman, however the probabilities of retaining the All-Star Recreation choice are slim to none.
