The MLB offseason has been moving like molasses, but last night it took a turn. As spring training is about a month out, teams are starting to get their rosters together prior to pitchers and catchers reporting to camp. Rumors have ran wild this week, so let’s unpack the latest around MLB.<\/p>\n
The Cubs had to do something this offseason on the offensive side. They had a big week, trading for<\/a> Edward Cabrera<\/a> and signing third baseman<\/a> Alex Bregman<\/a>. Bregman’s contract is for five years, $175 million, with $70M of that deferred. While the Red Sox’s offer is not yet public, it is said that their offer was “aggressive” it was not enough to reel the two-time World Champion third baseman in.<\/span><\/p>\n For the Red Sox, sources indicated late Saturday that their attention will now turn to Bo Bichette<\/a>, but other teams arounf MLB, like the Phillies or potentially the Yankees will likely be more aggressive than Boston in their pursuit for Bichette.<\/p>\n The Cubs mean business this season and should be the clear favorites in the NL Central. Their lineup and rotation could rival the Dodgers this season, barring injuries.<\/p>\n Chicago Cubs land Alex Bregman in late night shocker<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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