Alex Bregman Signs Major Deal with Red Sox; Shaw Looks to Start for Cubs
Alex Bregman inks a $120 million deal with the Red Sox, while Matt Shaw anticipates a starting position with the Cubs amid MLB's spring training.
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Get StartedIn doing so, the Red Sox have brought in one of the most proven infielders in the game.
Red Sox officially announce Alex Bregman contract
Boston Herald·3M
·Mostly ReliableThis source is generally reliable but sometimes includes opinion, propaganda, or minor inaccuracies.Leans RightThis outlet slightly leans right.Bregman is coming off one of his poorest offensive seasons.
Alex Bregman and the Red Sox finalize a $120 million, 3-year contract
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·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.It’s clear teams erred in the 2023-24 offseason when they did not lock down the two-time Cy Young Award winner when they had the chance.
After Alex Bregman's Red Sox deal, the Boras Four (Plus Two More) aren't yet done with market
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·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.It will be an uphill battle for the Rockies to get to 70 wins this year after not making any impactful changes during the offseason.
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Straight Arrow News·3M
·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.It makes sense that the Blue Jays would first focus on Guerrero, given that he has imposed a deadline of next Tuesday and Bichette reportedly has not.
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Summary
The Chicago Cubs’ Matt Shaw is optimistic about a starting role after Alex Bregman's $120 million, three-year contract with the Boston Red Sox. Bregman, who shifts to second base, receives a $5 million signing bonus and $35 million for the first year, with $40 million in each of the following two seasons. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Royals strengthen their pitching by signing All-Star Cole Ragans to a three-year, $13.25 million deal. As MLB spring training commences, the Los Angeles Dodgers are favored to defend their title, while teams like the Padres and Diamondbacks are making strategic moves to enhance competitiveness.
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