They could still reset in 26 if they sign Bregman. Montero and Abreu come off the books, Valdez is the only major piece set to be a FA. Meaning if they sign Bregman to the reported deal, they would go into the offseason something like 20M under the tax for 26
No one is begrudging him for trying to maximize his salary. We’re saying he’s not worth to the Astros what he’s asking. So don’t begrudge the Astros if they say “good luck” and go in a different direction. Two sides can disagree on the value of transaction, that doesn’t mean one of them is doing anything wrong.
Bregman will be in his mid-late 30s through this deal and is in no way, shape or form an MVP contender. That’s not limited by his age or his injury risk, but by his talent. You think he’s a superstar. He thinks he’s a superstar. I don’t. The Astros don’t. Apparently, no other team does, so your beef with the Astros appears more based on your own personal feelings rather than actual level of production to be expected.
I have been very open about my fandom toward Bregman but I have also been very clear that I do not think he is a superstar.
Look above where I wrote “it would not surprise me if he never made another all star team”
All I am saying is that based on the level of player the Astros have any chance to sign (No all star player in their 20s will agree to less than 7+ years and likely much longer) he is among the best options so saving money for those all stars is foolish.
And I don’t agree that I have any beef with the Astros. I am just pointing out my opinions and they differe from the Astros’ actions. No beef.
Put me down as someone who thinks $27 a year for 6 years is a great and generous offer. He is dumb to keep dicking around. I hope the Astros gave him a deadline to sign.
I just don’t understand why its so important for him to accept it immediately and why people are pissed at him for continuing to try and get a better offer.
Just because an offer is great and generous does not mean he should be required to take it or that he is dumb for not taking it.
I don’t know how many times I have heard “I don’t begrudge players for getting the most they can.”
Then get mad when a player doesn’t accept an offer they think is “great and generous” to keep looking.
Give him a deadline, now? All you would be doing is wanting to punish him for making you wait.
Its cutting off your own nose tovspite your face.
It was different weeks ago, and would be different if the money was being held up to possibly spend elsewhere but that ship has sailed. Its Breggy or nobody.
Yes, as a notoriously sow starter, he needs to be in a camp this Spring. He is forcing the Astros to prepare for the season ahead and not include him. He has become a contingency at this point.