Alex Bregman has seemingly taken a page from his Astros' playbook, with a twist. After the infamous 2017 sign-stealing scandal where the Astros used trash cans to signal pitches, Bregman has humorously declared his free agency decision will be based on which team has the biggest and best trash cans.
The 2017 World Series victory for the Astros was marred by controversy when it was revealed that the team employed a sophisticated sign-stealing operation involving banging on trash cans to relay pitch types. While this scandal has been a dark cloud over the Astros' achievements, Bregman is now looking to turn that narrative into a light-hearted criterion for choosing his next team.
Bregman has narrowed his choices down to three teams: the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, and an intriguing entry, the North Japan Samurai. Each team's trash can offerings are under scrutiny:
Detroit Tigers: Known for their spacious dugouts, the Tigers have standard-issue trash cans, but Bregman is reportedly unimpressed with their lack of innovation in can size or technology.
Boston Red Sox: With a history of their own sign-stealing controversies, the Red Sox are considering upgrading their trash can situation. However, as of now, their cans are of average size, lacking the flair Bregman seems to be after.
North Japan Samurai: This dark horse in the MLB scene has caught Bregman's eye with their "smart cans." These high-tech trash receptacles can autonomously bang themselves with bats, removing the need for human intervention in any potential sign-stealing schemes. Bregman's fascination with these robotic cans hints at a strong inclination towards signing with this innovative team.
The decision seems to lean heavily towards North Japan Samurai, unless the Tigers or Red Sox can up their trash can game. This could mean either acquiring larger containers or investing in some of the smart cans from North Japan.
While this approach to free agency is certainly unconventional, Bregman's focus on trash cans could be seen as a playful nod to his past, or perhaps a message about embracing and moving past controversies with humor.
For fans and analysts alike, this development adds a layer of intrigue to the free agency period, making what could be a routine decision into a spectacle of strategy and humor. As Bregman continues his tour of potential teams' dugouts, the baseball community watches with bated breath, wondering where he will ultimately decide to set up his next "trash can empire."
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