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The Cubs lost the battle for Alex Bregman because the Red Sox decided it was okay to outbid the nearest team by more than $10 million in AAV. That’s a big win for the third baseman and a gigantic win for Scott Boras. According to reports, Bregman received final offers from the Astros (six years at $26 million AAV), Tigers (6/$28.58M), Cubs (4/$28.75M), and Red Sox (3/$40). … [Read more...] about The Rundown: Hoyer’s Offseason Solid Despite Missing Bregman, Third Base Shaw’s to Lose, Padres Add Pivetta

Our long national nightmare is over. As first reported by Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Alex Bregman is joining the Red Sox on a three-year, $120 million deal. There are opt-outs after each season as well. No way in hell the Cubs were ever doing that. Now we wait to see whether the Justin Turner stuff was legit or if the Cubs are going to use Alexander Canario as a backup … [Read more...] about Alex Bregman Signs 3-Year, $120M Deal with Red Sox

Several reports have indicated that the Alex Bregman saga should end this week, just as teams begin showing up for Spring Training. The last update was that the Cubs have offered a four-year contract to the third baseman, with Bruce Levine mentioning the team has no interest in going up to six or seven years. Back when this all started in November, Bregman was given a $21.05 … [Read more...] about Projecting a Realistic Contract From the Cubs For Alex Bregman

Sara Sanchez and Danny Rockett discuss the start of Spring Training and hope springing eternal! For early and Ad-Free Cuppa Cubbie Blue and all the great shows on the Bleacher Bunch Network. http://www.patreon.com/bleacherbunch (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The post CCB #225: … [Read more...] about CCB #225: Podcasters Report For Spring

When Jed Hoyer traded Cody Bellinger in December, he freed up $25 million in actual payroll and nearly $24 million in CBT payroll. The Cubs went over the first luxury tax threshold last season, in part due to re-signing Bellinger, and all signs are that they do not intend to be repeat offenders. Fans were understandably concerned that the Bellinger trade was a pure salary dump … [Read more...] about Will Cubs Actually Reallocate Cody Bellinger Salary Savings?