Boston Red Sox fans have long expected Alex Bregman to re-enter the free agent market this offseason, but the idea of re-signing him no longer seems as cut-and-dried as it maybe once did. The wait is on , following Jon Heyman's report that the three-time All-Star third baseman is planning on opting out of the three-year, $120 million contract he inked in February.

The consensus is that the two-time World Series champion could rake in even more money if he triggers a bidding war, which would test Red Sox Nation's stress tolerance. Management will be under constant scrutiny during Hot Stove season, especially after trading former franchise cornerstone Rafael Devers in June. If Boston is unable to bring back Bregman, the fallout could be intense.

This is not a simple decision, however.

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