In late June, I caught up with Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman in the home dugout at Fenway Park in an effort to ask about his future, contract status, extension talks and long-term fit in Boston. Among the usual platitudes and clichés came one answer that really stood out. Bregman said he was willing to listen to “anything” the …
Read More »Tag Archives: Bregman
Red Sox Third Baseman Alex Bregman Makes Decision on Player Option
Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman will utilize his player option and opt out of the three-year, $120 million contract he signed in spring training with Boston and will test free agency this winter, according to a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The 31-year-old Bregman hit .273 with 18 home runs and 62 RBI in his …
Read More »Alex Bregman Will Opt Out Of Red Sox Contract
Alex Bregman will be opting out of his contract with the Red Sox, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He has two years and $80MM remaining on his deal, although some of that money is deferred. Bregman, 31, is coming off a strong season in which he batted .273/.360/.462 with a 125 wRC+ in 114 games for Boston. …
Read More »Alex Bregman will have plenty of options after Red Sox opt-out
Alex Bregman will be opting out of his current Red Sox deal, sources say, and off his fine first year in Boston, there could be an extra suitor or two, potentially including at least one surprise team (mentioned below) — although Boston still seems like a logical fit. Bregman’s baseball-first attitude made sense for Boston. The Red Sox still have …
Read More »What Red Sox’ Roman Anthony does so well is something Alex Bregman ‘tries’ to do better himself
BALTIMORE — Red Sox veteran Alex Bregman made a bold prediction during Roman Anthony’s first week in the major leagues, saying the 21-year-old would become “one of the best hitters in all of baseball.” “He’s already hit a ball 111 (mph exit velocity) in the big leagues. I don’t think I’ve ever done that in my career,” Bregman said back …
Read More »Alex Bregman scratched after being in original Red Sox lineup for Wednesday matinee
MINNEAPOLIS — Alex Bregman was originally in the Red Sox’ batting order for Wednesday’s rubber match against the Twins. But a corrected lineup, sent out 27 minutes after the original, has the slugging third baseman sitting after all. Early Wednesday, Bregman texted Cora to let him know he could use a day. “He was in there last night. I told …
Read More »Alex Bregman returns to Red Sox with some ground rules: ‘It might look bad, but we need him’
BOSTON — Alex Bregman returned to the Red Sox lineup Friday, much earlier than he originally thought he would. The catch? Some ground rules that go against every fiber of Bregman’s competitive nature — but must be followed. After missing 43 games with a right quad strain, Bregman was active Friday and hitting second for the Red Sox without having …
Read More »Red Sox lineup: Alex Bregman activated from IL, Roman Anthony sits, rookie at 2B
BOSTON — The Red Sox officially reinstated All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman from the injured list Friday after he missed 43 games with a right quad strain. Bregman will play third base and bat second in the lineup. Boston and Tampa will play the second game of a four-game series at 7:10 p.m. here at Fenway Park. The Red Sox …
Read More »