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One of the key factors that can contribute to a rivalry is the presence of players that fans love to hate. Bregman perfectly fits that mold, with a history that has made him a target for derision from Yankees supporters. The Red Sox’s decision to acquire him signifies that they are “ready to bang,” as one commentator put it. It indicates that they are not merely looking to avoid being at the bottom of the standings but are genuinely contesting for supremacy in the division.