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Boras reflects on Bregman’s recent contract with the Boston Red Sox. He details how Boston’s ownership saw the necessity of breaking from their recent trend of mid-level spending. They opted to invest more heavily to compete. Boras notes that the change in approach reflects a broader understanding of the importance of not just player performance, but also the leadership qualities that players bring to the clubhouse.
Boras also clarified that the negotiation strategies shifted because of the competitive landscape around qualifying offers, which often stymie initial interest from teams. This makes pursuing older players more complex, leading teams to hesitate about relinquishing draft picks tied to free agents coming off qualifying offers.