Third baseman Alex Bregman was open to joining the Detroit Tigers and even made them contract proposals before signing with the Boston Red Sox.

THURSDAY'S OBSERVATIONS:Who's on third base in camp after Alex Bregman to Red Sox? Actually, Bregman will see the Tigers when the Red Sox come to Comerica Park from May 12-14 for a three-game series in Detroit. The Tigers don't play in Boston until Sept.

Detroit Tigers general manager Scott Harris insists he wasn't disappointed that Alex Bregman decided to sign with the Boston Red Sox.

The Detroit Tigers made a substantial offer to Alex Bregman, but he ultimately signed with the Boston Red Sox. While Bregman would have been a short-term asset, the Tigers are confident in their current roster and their long-term vision. This situation ...

Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris talked to reporters at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida.

The Tigers were linked to Alex Bregman from the very start of free agency, and it was refreshing to hear them in the mix for one of the offseason’s biggest stars. But ultimately, the two sides never came to an agreement, and the Tigers missed out. Bregman reportedly signed a 3-year deal with the Boston Red Sox instead.

The Detroit Tigers have been at the forefront all offseason of the sweepstakes for the signature of the top free agent available even entering the winter. Houst

LAKELAND, Fla. — Manager A.J. Hinch wants Alex Bregman. Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal wants Bregman. Third baseman Matt Vierling wants Bregman. But does Bregman want the Detroit Tigers? It's unclear when Bregman will sign, but there's no doubt almost ...