Alex Bregman Lands with the Cubs

Eno and DVR discuss Alex Bregman's new five-year, $175 million deal with the Cubs and the push being made with the team's current core as a few key players approach free agency at season's end. Plus, they consider how Bregman's bat may age over the next half-decade, and the short-term impact on Matt Shaw, who appears headed for a super utility role in 2026.

They also discuss a previously unreported shoulder injury that slowed Gunnar Henderson's production in 2025 differences between projections systems, and a few other news and notes around the league including a trade that might pave the way for an outfield prospect to break through sooner than expected in Arizona.

Rundown

3:01 Alex Bregman: Signs Five-Year, $175M Deal with Cubs

9:50 Moving Further Into Modern Contract Analysis

13:54 Short-Term vs. Long-Term Approach with Roster Decisions

18:10 Matt Shaw's Year 2 Outlook

27:52 Gunnar Henderson Reveals Shoulder Injury From 2025

34:49 What Are the Differences Between Projections Systems?

46:03 Other News & Notes: Kepler Suspension, Rockies-D-backs Trade, Smaller Signings

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