If this prediction comes true, the Houston Astros might be hesitant to re-sign the slugger.
have a history of letting some of their top players walk, but it remains uncertain if they plan to do the same withhas repeatedly stated over the past year that the team will make an offer to the star, but that doesn't mean Bregman will like their offer.
Astros players have also vouched for the right-hander, highlighting the need to re-sign him. While that doesn't always mean much, if some of Houston's top players have any pull, it could indicate what's to come.His decision will likely come down to money. That isn't to say he'd leave Houston for $10 million more, but if the club isn't in the same ballpark as other offers he receives, he could be interested in playing elsewhere.
Bregman's price would've likely been a bit higher if he had a better showing despite still posting impressive numbers. He posted a .260/.315/.453 slash line and 118 OPS+, figures that were well above average around Major League Baseball. At 30 years old, do those numbers warrant a $150-plus million deal? That's what the Astros will have to think about."Bregman is a proven leader with elite skills in not chasing out of the strike zone. He has all the intangibles that winning organizations want. His market range is well-defined — somewhere between what the Giants gave Matt Chapman last month and Nolan Arenado’s contract with the Rockies/Cardinals.
Perhaps they believe they could replace his value at a lower price, but given the struggles from the bottom half of the lineup, it's tough to imagine a scenario in which they feel comfortable doing so.Jon Conahan has been covering all major sports since 2019. He is a 2022 graduate of the Bellisario School of Journalism at Penn State University and previously played D1 baseball.
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