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Franchises with deep pockets are lining up to give a hefty contract to the 2 time World Series champion Alex Bregman who will take nothing lower than $200 million. THe Houston Astros offered Bregman $156 million, way below his strike price, and honestly a slap in the face considering the amount of potential that Bregman still has. However, perhaps a new environment is what Bregman needs to catapult towards an improved hitting rate. The two-time All-Star averages 25 home runs a season with a consistent hitting rate of .270 for the past 6 years.
There is without a doubt that Bregman will receive what he is asking for. Teams such as the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, and Philadelphia Phillies are eagerly interested in grabbing the third baseman whose skills have yet to diminish. The Phillies are considered to be at the front of the list, as history shows they have never shied away from spending the amount necessary to acquire skilled labor such as the likes of Bryce Harper. The Detroit Tigers are also in need of a third baseman, so Bregman has some thinking to do if he considers giving Justin Verlander’s old stomping grounds a swing. Teams that are eager to make a name for themselves would love to grab a top notch player with championship experience to the mix, who also won the 2024 Golden Glove Award, so that is all the proof needed to guarantee a player with superb defense and lightning hits at the plate.
Bregman should be excited to say the least, especially since there are plenty of teams who are in strong need of a third baseman. Bregman could easily land the largest or second largest contract in the offseason from any of these high paying franchises. It does hurt to see Bregman go, but he deserves what he asks for considering all the hard work he committed to here in Houston. Bregman is the best player, the best asset left on the market, and it will be exciting to see what opportunity slides down Bregman’s way. What he decides to do with his free agency will greatly and obviously affect the Houston Astros offseason decisions.
If Bregman stays, their new addition Issac Paredes will most likely move to first base. This is the area in most necessity for the Astros, and they need a Yuli Guriel type player to fulfil that position. This December has been a roller coaster to say the least for the Astros after sending off Kyle Tucker to Chicago. Alex Bregman is a top priority for the entire MLB league, and to be perfectly honest it is great to see the LSU graduate have the limelight.
