Here is why talks between Pink Sox, Alex Bregman have stalled

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Boston reportedly would not need to signal Bregman to a deal longer than 4 years.

At one time this offseason, it appeared the Pink Sox could possibly be within the driver’s seat to signal Alex Bregman. Now, issues are a bit extra difficult.

In line with a report from The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier, although, it’s clear Boston’s entrance workplace has to shoulder its fair proportion of the blame for why talks with Bregman have slowed lately.

Speier reported Friday that whereas the Pink Sox nonetheless have curiosity in Bregman, they haven’t been keen to supply a contract longer than 4 years in size. Bregman has reportedly already been provided five-year contracts from a number of groups, so it’s unlikely a four-year deal from Boston would lure Bregman to Fenway Park this spring.

Bregman has now re-engaged in contract talks with the Houston Astros as nicely, including one other barrier that would hinder the Pink Sox’s potential to signal the previous Gold Glove third basemen.

It was reported earlier this month that Boston is probably not on the identical web page when it comes to curiosity ranges with Bregman, per MassLive’s Sean McAdam. Supervisor Alex Cora voiced his approval for the Pink Sox to go after the participant he managed in Houston, nonetheless different members of the group reportedly weren’t as eager on making the transfer. That would additionally clarify the hesitance to signal Bregman to a longer-term deal.

Because it stands, Boston continues to be but so as to add a stable right-handed bat to its lineup. That, together with upgraded pitching, was a prime precedence for the Pink Sox heading into 2025, however as of January, the workforce has really gone backward in that space. Boston misplaced its finest right-handed batter, Tyler O’Neill, to the Baltimore Orioles this offseason.

Bregman has been a dependable bat his whole profession; he averaged .260 final season, recording 151 hits and 26 dwelling runs with 75 RBI. His protection would even be a serious enchancment for the Pink Sox infield, even when he switches from third base to second, which is reportedly Boston’s plan if he’s signed.

If the Pink Sox can’t discover a approach to signal Bregman, they’ll be working out of high-end choices to improve the center of their lineup. Spring coaching is lower than a month away.