Bregman has a relationship with Red Sox manager Alex Cora, as Cora was the bench coach for the Astros when they won the World Series in 2017. With that being said, the appeal to join the Red Sox was more than just reuniting with a former mentor.

The Boston Red Sox's newest free-agent signing doesn't seem too caught up in the drama about his defensive position.

Before Alex Bregman’s deal with the Red Sox was made official Saturday, he said goodbye to his old home. The new Red Sox star penned a thank you note to Astros fans, with his signing in Boston marking the end of his time in Houston’s organization after 10 seasons. Bregman began his later focusing on the fans and the city of Houston.