With all of Chicago preoccupied by the Bears' battle with the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field, Jed Hoyer decided to steal back some overnight headlines by finally accomplishing his 2024-25 Plan A. Alex Bregman, one year later than many expected, is a Chicago Cub.
Bregman signed with the Red Sox last winter on a three-year pact for $40 million annually, but opted out at the end of the season despite, for all intents and purposes, developing into a leader in the Boston clubhouse instantly. It seemed impossible to believe that he'd earn more on an annual basis this offseason, but if he could obtain security ahead of the looming lockout, that would seemingly satisfy his desires.