The Houston Astros could be having to find a backup option if their superstar free agent decides to go elsewhere.
offseason strategy has a large cloud weighing over every decision they make, and no other dominoes can fall until the first big one does.The $100 million deal he signed in 2019 for five seasons has expired, and after playing on one of the best bargain deals in the league for the last half decade, the franchise cornerstone understandably is
Houston would love to retain the star third baseman, but it has to be at a number and length where they feel comfortable to see a good return on the investment.and said agent Scott Boras is going to play a key factor in whether or not Houston is able to retain the star. "We all know Scott. He’s going to do the best he can to get the most money for him if it’s a place he wants to go," Crane said of Boras. "But, at some point we’d have to make a decision. We’re looking now as a backup and we’re exploring all the options. That’s what’s happening now.
Bregman feels a little bit different than those who have left Houston before, however, and it wouldn't be a huge shock to see the Astros stretch themselves more here than they normally would. At the same time, seeing him opt to leave for a megadeal Crane wouldn't match would be disappointing, but certainly wouldn't be much of a surprise either.
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