Alex Bregman remains on the open market, and the Chicago Cubs reportedly had "casual" talks with the star free agent.

Bring in Bregman, they’re clearly playing a game of chicken with Scott Boras.” “Trade for Arenado...as long as you’re not sending Casas the other way.” “It was great to see Casas here today, I hope he stays.

Nolan Arenado may only land with the Red Sox if they don't go out and sign Alex Bregman.

Will they trade star third baseman Nolan Arenado? According to Cardinals analyst Katie Woo, the answer may hinge on where Alex Bregman sign

Alex Bregman remains one of the few free agents left and he's generating interest from a ton of ball clubs. One of them is the Boston Red Sox, who could use a player of Bregman's experience on their roster. New addition Walker Buehler has even tried to recruit Bregman to sign with the historic franchise.

The Red Sox need another right-handed bat. They are connected with two, though adding either one would have ramifications for Casas, others.

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St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado could still be traded after he blocked a potential trade to the Houston Astros in December. However, his options have seemed to dwindle and there's really only one team out there who could possibly make a deal for Arenado: the Boston Red Sox, according to The Athletic 's Katie Woo.