"The Cubs signed Alex Bregman on Saturday night, a move that was somewhat overshadowed by the Bears' historic comeback against the Packers. Although the Cubs' interest in Bregman has been well documented, it didn't seem like a situation that would find a resolution so soon. Scott Boras is known for dragging out negotiations, even well into February like he did with Bregman last year. This time, however, the third baseman was ready to lock in his team of the future."
"Trading for Edward Cabrera on Wednesday was a step in the right direction and showed that the Cubs' offseason was indeed salvageable. It was never doomed by any means, but the concerns that they wouldn't do what it took to bring in elite talent were more than justified. Fans were in a "we'll believe it when we see it" mode, and now they've seen it."
"Bregman's $175 million deal is the third-largest in franchise history, and his average annual value will set a new Cubs record once we learn exactly what it will be. The previous AAV was Jon Lester $25.8 million, a number Bregman should exceed by around $5 million. The narrative that Tom Ricketts is unwilling to spend on talent is has been put to rest rather quickly, at least for the time being."
The Chicago Cubs signed Alex Bregman to a $175 million contract, marking the third-largest deal in franchise history and setting a new average annual value record. Prior trade activity, including acquiring Edward Cabrera, indicated a more active offseason stance. Negotiations with agent Scott Boras often extend long, but Bregman chose to finalize sooner and commit to Chicago. The signing eased fan concerns about the team's willingness to acquire elite talent. Other teams such as Boston, Arizona and Toronto were contenders, and Chicago outbid competitors in a competitive free-agent market.
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