Slowly but finally, the MLB teams have started the offseason signings. While a pool of free agents still piled up, Alex Bregman is waiting for a long-term deal. He’s still in the mix for an ideal contract that would last a good six or seven years.
Although the majority of the league might see this as an adamant decision, Bregman has his own reasons. His halt in any short-term commitment comes in the wake of Pete Alonso’s two-year deal with the NY Mets. Bregman’s reluctance to consider short-term contracts suggests he believes he still has much to offer at the third base position. And he is looking for security that a longer deal would provide.
Free agent third baseman Alex Bregman still has no interest in a short-term contract and seeks a 6- or 7-year deal.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) February 6, 2025
While the offseason is on the roll and spring training approaches, Bregman’s situation becomes increasingly urgent. Teams like the Tigers, Cubs, Red Sox, Blue Jays, and his current team, the Astros, have all been linked to him in rumors. However, he posted respectable numbers, including a .260 batting average, 26 home runs, and 75 RBIs.
Bregman is panicking his fans by holding out for a six- or seven-year contract. Those who have been waiting for his signing have turned deaf to any potential rumor for a while. And now that he is still unsigned, fans are not shying away from openly expressing their agitation about the long wait.
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MLB Fans React To Alex Bregman’s Reluctance Over Long-Term Deal
Bregman is looking for long-term stability at a camp where he can play unbothered, and his value gets better side by side. However, the very exact idea does not sit with the social media fans of the game.
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“Not taking the Astros offer isn’t aging well. He obviously overestimated his desirability,” a fan commented.
Not taking the Astros offer isn’t aging well. He obviously over estimated his desirability.
— Jaime (@thevaguequeen) February 6, 2025
“How could the length possibly matter so much for somebody who once signed a $100M deal and is about to make tens of millions more?” another fan wrote.
How could the length possibly matter so much for somebody who once signed a $100M deal and is about to make tens of millions more?
— Jason Shubnell (@JasonShubnell) February 6, 2025
“Boras is the worst agent in sports at this point,” an agitated fan commented.
Boras is the worst agent in sports at this point
— Ben (@TheHurricaneBen) February 6, 2025
“Does he have interest in sitting out a season? lol,” wrote another fan.
does he have interest in sitting out a season? lol
— mjk.eth | 522.eth (@dotethstayson) February 6, 2025
“Just needs to sign the Astros deal. He ain’t getting better than that,” read another comment.
Just needs to sign the Astros deal. He ain't getting better than that.
— Dylan Delgatto (@DDelgattoNFL) February 6, 2025
As spring training approaches, the pressure is on Bregman to secure a contract that aligns with his aspirations. While the possibility of agreeing to a short-term deal to prove his value in 2025 exists, it seems clear that Bregman wants to wait.
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