Alex Bregman is a Chicago Cub. Despite us hearing all winter about how bringing back the star third baseman was a top priority, the Boston Red Sox let him slip through their fingers. Literally.
It would be one thing if the Cubs overpaid, in either money, years, or both, but that isn't the case. Five years for $175 million is what enticed the former Houston Astro to move to the Midwest, and reportedly, the Red Sox weren't far behind with their offer.
If Boston offered five-years, $160 million we're talking about a difference of $3 million in AAV, which is a drop in the bucket.