Braves icon Chipper Jones poses 3-word question to fan criticizing former Red Sox 2B's take on Alex Bregman’s $120,000,000 deal

After a long-drawn free agency where many teams came close to signing him, Alex Bregman eventually landed with the Boston Red Sox. His three-year, $120 million contract has an enormous $40 million annual average value and opt-outs at the end of each year.

Bregman was scouted by the Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays and his former team, the Houston Astros. Bregman and his agent Scott Boras declined offers ranging from $156-171 million for six years. However, the market seemed to stalled, and the Gold Glove winner held out for improved terms.

Without a long-term contract in sight, Bregman eventually settled for a shorter deal with a higher annual average value, making him one of the highest earners in the league in 2025. However, there are questions about his form, as the third baseman hit .260, 26 homers and 75 RBIs in 145 games last season. His last meaningful power-hitting season came in 2019 when he hit 41 home runs.

Bregman won the Gold Glove at the hot corner last year but is expected to change position in Boston. He's expected to move to the middle of the diamond, with Rafael Devers remaining Red Sox's primary 3B. All these factors put a question mark over the value of the contract he has been offered.

Former Red Sox player Jeff Frye reacted to the signing, saying that with the numbers Alex Bregman produced last year, he could have been dropped during his era.

That brought out a reaction from a fan who referenced the steroid scandal the MLB faced at the time, which made it easier to generate good numbers.

Braves legend Chipper Jones wasn't amused by the fan's comment.

"I'm sorry.....what?" he posted.

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Jarren Duran makes his feelings known about Red Sox signing Alex Bregman

Alex Bregman's new Red Sox teammate, Jarren Duran seemed pumped after the two-time All-Star's addition to the lineup.

He spoke to Red Sox reporters on Thursday.

"I'm excited. He's a great player, and I know he's a winner, and I love to have that kind of mentality on the team. Seems like we're gonna be pretty good," Duran said.

"I always love to be the underdog, and I know there's always people counting us out, and I just can't wait to prove people wrong."

The Red Sox posted an 81-81 record last season. They have been active in the offseason in an attempt to get back into contention and challenge the likes of the Yankees and the Orioles in the AL East.