Here we are a season later, and the Detroit Tigers should still sign free agent third baseman Alex Bregman. Their struggles down the stretch and in the postseason perfectly emphasized the need for Bregman-type hitters. Scott Harris and the Tigers know this well, hence their pursuit last offseason. Top prospect Kevin McGonigle has similar traits and should be a staple in the lineup for years to come as a left-handed hitter. Put the two together in between the strikeout prone sluggers, and watch this offense cook.

Last year, the Tigers and Bregman, represented by Scott Boras, were linked all offseason. It was clear they were interested and talking, while other teams’ interest in signing him faded into January and February. Sources had Bregman doing preliminary work on buying a house in the

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