The Houston Astros have had fairly the winter, positioning themselves with some solidifying strikes that might, and will, assist them retain dominance within the American League West.
Amongst these strikes was the acquisition of Christian Walker, one of the coveted free agent first basemen, to a three-year, $60 million deal. Moreover, the Astros offloaded proper fielder Kyle Tucker in a commerce with the Chicago Cubs that’s wanting exceedingly like a win now that Tucker could not re-sign with the Cubs within the offseason.
Couple that with the rumors that Houston could be pursuing Anthony Santander as a possible substitute and the longer term would not look so bleak.
However may the Astros make a pivot that might shock the remainder of the MLB and even its fanbase?
In keeping with NorthJersey.com‘s Pete Caldera, he predicts Houston to re-sign two-time All Star and fan favourite Alex Bregman to a mammoth $175 million deal that may probably see the third baseman stay an Astro for the remainder of his profession.
“Earlier than a March 1 exhibition recreation in opposition to Houston at Steinbrenner Area, phrase circulates that third baseman Alex Bregman has re-signed with the Astros on a $175 million deal,” Caldera wrote in his prediction.
Now, it does must be identified that this is not precisely the kind of deal that Bregman is searching for and it appears favorable to Houston, a franchise well-known for holding free agent offers below six years in size and extracting most worth.
Nevertheless, Bregman’s market has been weak and after a failed commerce pursuit for St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado, the Astros may have to show again to Bregman to resolve their drawback on the scorching nook.
Bregman may be searching for a house this winter and returning to his roots and to a bonafide contender may very well be a wonderfully appropriate state of affairs for him and his household.
Whereas a reunion remains to be laborious to see, if Bregman stays in the marketplace come the start of March, all bets are off on what may transpire.