Red Sox’ deal with Ranger Suárez ‘went rather quick’ after Alex Bregman signing, says Scott Boras
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Key Points:
- Scott Boras, representing both Alex Bregman and Ranger Suárez, facilitated major free agent deals with the Cubs and Red Sox respectively, with Bregman signing a five-year, $175 million contract with Chicago and Suárez agreeing to a five-year, $130 million deal with Boston.
- The Red Sox shifted focus to pitching after Bregman declined their offer and chose the Cubs, quickly finalizing Suárez's contract following initial talks that began in November and continued through the offseason.
- Suárez's contract with the Red Sox is straightforward, lacking opt-out clauses, no-trade provisions, or deferred money, which helped expedite the agreement compared to the more complex Bregman negotiations.
- The Red Sox viewed Suárez as their
