Astros analyst deduces Houston's stance on Alex Bregman following Scott Boras’ remarks

Alex Bregman's reunion with the Houston Astros has hit a wall. The negotiations between the two parties aren't going anywhere and recent signings of Paul Goldschmidt and Christian Walker have short-sighted the teams wanting the star third baseman.

Amid this, Bregman's agent Scott Boras' recent statement has only added fuel to the fire.

“Over time, teams learn: if you're running from leadership and talent, you're running from the ultimate goal,” Boras said on Monday, via The Athletic.

Boras’ critique suggests that the Astros may be prioritizing cost-cutting measures over retaining their core championship-caliber players.

In response to his remarks, Astros analyst Brett Chancey offered a confident rebuttal, implying that the team has managed to outmaneuver Boras in negotiations and maintain its competitive edge.

“We beat you at your game, sir,” Chancey said on Sunday, via 'Locked on Astros' podcast. “We held the cards at the table. We did not fold; we did not buckle under pressure. We got Christian Walker and we got Isaac Paredes.”

According to Chancey, the Astros' message is clear: they refuse to be pressured into decisions that don’t align with their vision.

Astros GM said team made competitive offer to Alex Bregman

The Astros aren't the same anymore. They likely won't have Alex Bregman playing the hot corner nor they have Kyle Tucker in the right field. While Bregman can still be signed, Tucker has been traded to the Chicago Cubs, suggesting that the franchise is looking beyond and in a different direction.

Houston offered Bregman a deal reportedly worth around $156 million for six years; however, it was well short of what the third baseman was expecting. Nonetheless, Astros general manager Dana Brown made his stance clear.

"I think the team understands that we made him a competitive offer," Brown said on Monday, via The Athletic. I really think the guys understand that. I think the guys in that clubhouse understand that, look, this is a business as well. We worked to be competitive."

According to Sports Illustrated, Bregman might be pondering a deal worth $200 million. Whether or not he gets that type of contract remains to be seen.