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re: Bregman Signs with Boston

Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:05 pm to
Posted by cubsfan5150
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Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:05 pm to
I’d take 3/120 over 6/170 too… UNLESS I was in the wrong side of 30 and declining. Then it would be a tougher decision.
Posted by OWLFAN86
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Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:05 pm to
As was the cheating reference since they've tightened up on the rules like trash cans and Apple watches

although they still let judge set the record for AL hrs with juiced baseballs
Posted by Big L
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Member since Sep 2005
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Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:08 pm to
So now will the Red Sox boo him when he hits?
This post was edited on 2/12/25 at 10:08 pm
Posted by JerryTheKingBawler
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Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:11 pm to
100% untrue and unfounded
Posted by MAROON
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Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:11 pm to
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I’d take 3/120 over 6/170 too… UNLESS I was in the wrong side of 30 and declining. Then it would be a tougher decision.


He is declining offensively. Plus he can’t run. In three years he will be way on the downhill side if his career.
Posted by WestCoastAg
Member since Oct 2012
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Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:11 pm to
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You think Alex Bregman is worth being paid the same AAV as Aaron Judge
for only 3 years? meh
Posted by Lsuhoohoo
Member since Sep 2007
101989 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:11 pm to
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So now will the Red Sox boo him when he hits?


I mean they cheered for known cheater Mookie Betts. Not sure why they'd boo Bregman
Posted by WestCoastAg
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Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:14 pm to
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As was the cheating reference
just true
Posted by Lsuhoohoo
Member since Sep 2007
101989 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:18 pm to
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UNLESS I was in the wrong side of 30 and declining.


He's on the wrong side of 30 and declining. His best skill was his elite plate discipline and drawing walks. That skill fell off the map last year. Career low in walks.


His previous career low was 55. That was his 2nd season. Since then in his full seasons he drew 96, 119, 87 and 92 walks. In 2024... 44. That's an absurd Dip in his best skill. Maybe it was a 1 year aberration and he gets back to what he's done in his career. But that one gave me pause on wanting him back.
Posted by OWLFAN86
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Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:18 pm to


Posted by Cliff Booth
Member since Feb 2021
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Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:21 pm to
It’ll be interesting to see how much he actually makes over the next six seasons. With the way the money keeps inflating I guess he’s sure he can get a 3/60 at the end of this even if he’s not killing it.

Part of me still thinks it’s crazy to leave 50 million on the table. You never know, but these dudes just live in a different world.
Posted by rileytiger
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Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:22 pm to
He ain’t doin shite in Boston. Best years are behind him.
Posted by cubsfan5150
NWA
Member since Nov 2007
17960 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:24 pm to
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Part of me still thinks it’s crazy to leave 50 million on the table. You never know, but these dudes just live in a different world.


Exactly.
Posted by SCTmo
Des Moines
Member since Aug 2007
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Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:28 pm to
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I mean I’m one of the biggest Bregman fans out there and no way I would pay him more than 30 million a year much less 40 million. Just insane


I would get this type of reasoning in a sport with a salary cap, but in baseball, what does it really matter if the owner is willing to shell out some more?
Posted by danilo
Member since Nov 2008
24866 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:36 pm to
He’s already made $100m before this contract. I am not sure the steak will taste much better once you get over $200 million
Posted by SWLA92
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Posted on 2/12/25 at 10:57 pm to
Posted by UltimateHog
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Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:08 pm to
Welcome to the NY Yankees Nolan Arenado!
Posted by Eighteen
Member since Dec 2006
36936 posts
Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:13 pm to
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Part of me still thinks it’s crazy to leave 50 million on the table. You never know, but these dudes just live in a different world.


Plus with the state tax differences in Houston vs Boston, Astros roster being a lot more ready to compete for World Series, and it would have cemented him as an all time Astros great for playing his entire career there

to go play second base for the Red Sox and then try to find another deal to make just a little bit more? seems odd
Posted by SWLA92
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Posted on 2/12/25 at 11:15 pm to
Posted by Froman
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2007
38672 posts
Posted on 2/13/25 at 12:05 am to
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Cubs being cheap yet again


I don’t think he’s worth what Boston is paying him.
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