Houston Astros Star Reportedly Has Been Extended Two Serious Offers

At least two offers have been presented to the Houston Astros' star.
Aug 11, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) runs out the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Fenway Park
Aug 11, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) runs out the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Fenway Park / Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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Coming into the offseason, the Houston Astros made it known their top priority was re-signing Alex Bregman to keep the two-time World Series champion with the franchise for likely the rest of his career.

They offered him a contract, but it wasn't close to what he and his representation were looking for this winter.

So, the star third baseman continued to be patient in free agency.

But, with things getting closer to Spring Training and him still on the market, the likelihood of him getting that megadeal seemed less and less likely.

However, its seems like a lucrative deal could be coming his way after all.

According to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY, Bregman has "serious offers" on the table from at least two teams around the league, something that could result in a bidding war for his services.

The insider didn't reveal who those teams are, but the usual suspects like the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays are probably part of the mix since they've been connected to him for virtually the entire offseason.

There's also a chance he doesn't sign for the $200 million contract he wanted.

Based on how late in the process it now is, Bregman's agent Scott Boras might have overplayed his hand when it came to his star client's market.

If he signs for something closer to what the Astros initially offered him, that would certainly be a tough pill to swallow and even a slap in the face for Houston since they have stated they are open to him returning.

What comes out of this will be seen, but it seems like that Bregman will officially depart at some point this offseason.


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Brad Wakai
BRAD WAKAI

Brad Wakai graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Journalism. While an undergrad, he did work at the student radio station covering different Penn State athletic programs like football, basketball, volleyball, soccer and other sports. Brad currently covers the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros for Sports Illustrated/FanNation. He is also the Lead Contributor for Nittany Lions Wire of Gannett Media where he continues to cover Penn State athletics. Brad is the host of the sports podcast I Said What I Said, discussing topics across the NFL, College Football, the NBA and other sports. You can follow him on Twitter: @bwakai