It was announced today that the Red Sox have agreed to a 3-year, $120 million contract with infielder Alex Bregman. The deal brings plenty of positives, but there’s a false narrative brewing that deserves pushback.
Yes, this signing finally shows that owner John Henry is willing to open the wallet again. But the idea that he’s now earned overwhelming praise? That’s a stretch. This city expects ownership to invest year in and year out—not just once, not just when the pressure gets loud enough.
Boston should absolutely be satisfied with landing Bregman. His experience, leadership, and bat bring clear value. But this must mark the start of a trend, not an isolated return to relevance. For too long, this organization has operated like a mid-market team in a top-tier city.
Next offseason, the expectation should be even higher. Don’t let one splash signing make you forget the years of bare-minimum effort. If anything, this deal should be the baseline moving forward—not the finish line.
Flavin Media 
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