The Detroit Tigers were within a couple million dollars of potentially prying Alex Bregman away from the Boston Red Sox in free agency.

The Tigers had a legitimate chance to win the Alex Bregman sweepstakes before he signed with the Red Sox. Regardless of what position he ends up playing, Alex Bregman is officially a member of the Boston Red Sox.

Third baseman Alex Bregman was open to joining the Detroit Tigers and even made them contract proposals before signing with the Boston Red Sox.

As one of the final dominoes to fall in the MLB offseason, the ink has dried on Alex Bregman’s three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox. And while the third baseman has joined one of the game’s most historic franchises in Boston,

Detroit Tigers general manager Scott Harris insisted he was not disappointed that Alex Bregman decided to sign with the Boston Red Sox. The two-time All-Star third baseman finalized a $120 million, three-year contract on Saturday after turning down an offer that was reportedly for more years and more money from Detroit.

The Detroit Tigers missed out on third baseman Alex Bregman in free agency. Bregman, who turns 31 in late March, has signed a three-year, $120 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, multiple ...