I still want more Red Sox.
The Red Sox are not over this week after signing Alex Bregman into a three-year, $120 million deal.
“We've talked about winning in the last few years, and this is something we haven't done,” manager Alex Cora told reporters on Saturday. “I think the front office spoke, and we spoke as an organization at the end of last season. [concluded] You need to be more aggressive in the offseason and run.
“So far, we've done a good job, but we haven't stopped. We're not finished yet. We're still trying to improve our roster, the most important thing. I think the guys in the clubhouse understand that.”
The Red Sox also signed free agency with Walker Buhler and Aroldis Chapman, swapping Garrett Crochet from the White Sox this offseason.
They finished third in Al East with an 81-81 record last year, missing out on the third consecutive season of playoffs.
Obviously, they are determined to avoid the fourth.
The Bregman deal will have an opt-out after each of the first two seasons.
He was a two-time All-Star and was crucial for Astros' World Series titles in 2017 and 2022.
He posted an emotional goodbye message to Houston fans on Friday.
“From the moment I wore my Astros uniform, I felt the love, passion and energy of this city,” said Bregman, “I felt the love, passion and energy of this city.” I wrote it on Instagram. “Together, we became champions. Eight playoff appearances, seven ALCS appearances, four World Series appearances, two World Series titles. We fight hard every season, and each other in the toughest moments. lifted up and celebrated the victory as one.
“Thank you to the Astros organization – you trust me, have made me the best and have given me the opportunity to make my dream come true. For my teammates, you can be forgotten every day. We are a family. I appreciate all the cheers, every chant, and every moment of support. I never take time with the obvious. .
“Houston, from the bottom of my heart – thank you.”
