Bregman could have been an Astro in 2012?

It sounds like Bregman may have turned down the Astros during the 2012 draft. They drafted Correa 1st overall, then also had the first pick of the second round. The Astros selected Florida SS Nolan Fontana with the pick.

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“Alex said, ‘The team I worked out for already called me and said they would take me with the first pick in the second round.'"

The pick came with a $900,000 signing bonus.

“I asked what he told them,” Mainieri said. “Alex said, ‘I told them don’t waste your time.’”

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