Inside Alex Bregman’s Red Sox departure
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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.
Alex Bregman signed a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, taking one of the most highly-regarded free agents off the market.