Houston Astros owner Jim Crane said the team “made a pretty good offer” to Alex Bregman but “had to move on” before the third baseman ultimately signed a free-agent deal with the Boston Red Sox this offseason.

On Wednesday, the Boston Red Sox agreed to terms with free-agent infielder Alex Bregman on a three-year pact worth $120 million. (The contract reportedly includes significant defe

Before Alex Bregman’s deal with the Red Sox was made official Saturday, he said goodbye to his old home. The new Red Sox star penned a thank you note to Astros fans, with his signing in Boston marking the end of his time in Houston’s organization after 10 seasons. Bregman began his later focusing on the fans and the city of Houston.

Alex Bregman is getting $40 million a year from the Boston Red Sox, but he also had big-money offers from the Astros, Tigers and Cubs.

Regardless of what position he ends up playing, Alex Bregman is officially a member of the Boston Red Sox. While his arrival undeniably complicates the club's infield picture, they're happy to welcome him aboard,