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Alex Bregman bids farewell to Red Sox after signing with Cubs
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Alex Bregman took to Instagram on Wednesday to bid farewell to the Red Sox and the city of Boston .
“It was an honor to play for a city that shares the same passion and love for the game as I do,” Bregman captioned the photo . “You welcomed my family with open arms and we will always be grateful for the support you gave us.
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“To my teammates, coaches, AC, it was an absolute honor.”
Bregman signed a five-year, $175 million deal with the Chicago Cubs after spending the 2025 season with the Red Sox .
Boston remained engaged with the All-Star third baseman throughout the offseason. A source told MassLive’s Chris Cotillo the Red Sox were willing to offer him five guaranteed years with a similar annual salary. But the Cubs outbid them with their guaranteed $35 million per year.
Bregman’s deal also includes a no-trade clause and deferrals.
The 31-year-old was a good fit for the Red Sox. Not only did he provide offense, the leadership Bregman brought to the clubhouse — especially for rookies Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer — did not go unnoticed.
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The Red Sox still would benefit from adding another bat to their lineup, but they shifted their focus to pitching on Wednesday when they signed Ranger Suárez to a five-year deal.
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