Alex Bregman, Boston Red Sox
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What they've accomplished so far: The Rays have traded major players -- Shane Baz, Brandon Lowe, and Jake Mangum -- in two deals for prospect-heavy packages, and they signed two players to major league contracts (Mullins for one year, $7.5 million and Matz for two years, $15 million).
For what it's worth, the Red Sox have prepared for a possible Bregman exodus dating back to the end of last season. The club has been careful not to disrupt its young core and has discussed concepts such as prioritizing an infielder who leans more toward defense, contact and plate discipline.
“John Henry is the worst human alive right now,” Portnoy, 42, said on FS1’s “Wake Up Barstool” Monday. “The fact [Fenway Sports Group] owns the Red Sox, they don’t care about them. Fenway Sports Group, get these guys out of here, sell the team.
AJ Pierzynski just complicated that narrative. Appearing on the Foul Territory YouTube channel, the former MLB catcher offered a behind-the-scenes account that reframes how this actually unfolded - and why Bregman’s exit felt less like a clean break and more like a relationship that soured in real time.
Alex Bregman's tenure with the Boston Red Sox ended up being just one season even though the American League East team wanted to bring him back this offseason.
From bat-to-ball ability to speed, arm strength and defensive feel, the Red Sox farm system features prospects flashing loud tools that should give them a chance to impact games at the highest level.
Plenty of Red Sox fans voiced their displeasure with the loss of Bregman on social media in the immediate aftermath of the news. But now a former star player for the team has joined that chorus, as four-time Red Sox All-Star reliever Jonathan Papelbon criticized the team’s executives and issued a warning about their ability to compete next season.
Dave Dombrowski Gains Unexpected Edge as Red Sox’s Alex Bregman Replacement Strategy Takes Major Hit
Bo Bichette’s willingness to move away from being a shortstop has raised quite a few eyebrows this offseason. As such, teams like the Philadelphia Phillies and the Boston Red Sox have been eager to acquire his services for the upcoming season,