Tigers could reunite Alex Bregman with ex-Astros manager A.J. Hinch

· New York Post

The Tigers are interested in star free-agent 3B Alex Bregman, which would give him a chance to reunite with manager A.J. Hinch from their Houston days — and yes, the incumbent Astros are in with an offer.

Ultimately, Bregman might be pricey for Detroit.

The Red Sox inquired and could be a fit for Bregman if they move Rafael Devers to first.

The Red Sox are also in on Blake Snell, Max Fried and Corbin Burnes.

Alex Bregman throws to second after fielding a bunt by Detroit Tigers’ Parker Meadows in the ninth inning of Game 2 of an AL Wild Card Series baseball game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. AP
A.J. Hinch #14 of the Detroit Tigers walks to the pitching mound during the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians during Game Five of the Division Series at Progressive Field on October 12, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. Getty Images

The Tigers made a play to extend Tarik Skubal but didn’t come close.

Hinch received only one first-place vote for AL Manager of the Year (and that from a Detroit writer). But he would have had my vote, too.

The Royals were a second small-market team to check in on Juan Soto. But, ultimately, it’s not a financial fit. Can’t blame the Rays for checking in, either. But here’s their reality: They traded CF Jose Siri partly to save a couple million.

The Siri deal is good for the Mets, who filled one opening reasonably and have money left for Soto and a rotation (money really isn’t their issue, anyway). …

Japanese star starting pitcher Roki Sasaki is said to admire Padres star Yu Darvish, but the Dodgers are still seen as the heavy favorite.

Everyone else should be considered a long shot.