Cubs Strike Again by Bringing in Alex Bregman, How Bad Did Boston Miss Out & the Bo Bichette–Phillies Connection

When the Chicago Cubs acquired Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins, many were left wondering if there would be another big move left in their arsenal. That question was answered over the weekend when they agreed to a deal to bring three-time All-Star Alex Bregman to the Windy City.

On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the Cubs’ five-year, $175 million deal with the former Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox star to help solidify their lineup and continue their stellar offseason. Could this be the move that helps get Chicago back to the top of the NL Central for the first time since 2020?

Later, Jordan and Jake examine how badly it appears the Red Sox messed up in their negotiations with Alex Bregman, considering they traded away Rafael Devers during the season and are now left with neither All-Star on their squad. Then the guys get into how real of a possibility it is that Bo Bichette joins the Philadelphia Phillies, as well as a new addition to Team USA’s World Baseball Classic roster.

1:29 – The Opener: Bregman to Cubs
26:19 – Scott Boras Scoreboard update
34:41 – The Red Sox badly messed up
49:21 – Red Sox front office response
59:41 – Bo Bichette and the Phillies?
1:09:04 – New addition to Team USA

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