Astros Extend Bregman For $100 Million

The Houston Astros have given third baseman Alex Bregman a five year, $100 million contract extension (some accounts say the term is six years).

Whatever the duration, Bregman will remain in an Astros uniform through the 2024 season. Bregman, who turns 25 on March 30th, earned a World Series ring in 2017 and had a breakthrough season in 2018 with a .286 batting average, 31 HR and 103 RBI and also led the AL in doubles with 51. He would earn his first AL All-Star Team selection and finished fifth in AL MVP balloting. His $100 million might look paltry next to Mike Trout's $430 million, but this is a big vote of confidence in Bregman. For a team with the likes of Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and George Springer, Bregman might be the very best of the bunch. He comes across as a natural born leader.

I fully realize that injuries or other misfortunes could befall Bregman. But it also might be the tip of the iceberg for a very special career. In which case, Bregman could become the first Jewish Hall of Famer since Sandy Koufax. If this comes to pass then his legend has only just begun.