trade clause main reason Alex Bregman is not a Red Sox
The Boston Globe • • sports
Key Points:
- Alex Bregman prioritized family comfort and insisted on a full no-trade clause in his contract with the Red Sox to avoid sudden relocation, reflecting concerns about the team's frequent executive changes.
- The Red Sox declined Bregman's no-trade clause request and proposed deferred payments that lowered his contract's present value, leading him to accept a more favorable five-year, $175 million deal with the Chicago Cubs that included no-trade rights.
- The Red Sox's handling of Bregman's contract negotiations, including underestimating his market value and options, resulted in losing a player who fit well with their lineup, ballpark, and clubhouse.
- The Cubs, a competitive team aiming for postseason success, valued Bregman as a two-way player
