Alex Bregman, the newly acquired third baseman for the Chicago Cubs, has chosen to wear the iconic number 3 on his jersey. According to Bregman, he donned the number 3 because he "wanted a third championship" - a nod to his two World Series titles with the Houston Astros in 2017 and 2022.
Bregman's reasoning for switching from his long-time number 2 is attributed to Nico Hoerner, the Cubs' second baseman who already wore that number. When asked about the situation, Bregman stated, "I've heard he's amazing... a guy that wants to win really badly." He also expressed admiration for Hoerner, calling him "a student of the game" and praising his work ethic.
Bregman's five-year contract with the Cubs is reportedly worth $240 million. The team has been eager to sign the talented third baseman, who was deemed crucial in breaking their four-year playoff drought last season.
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer described Bregman as a "player that I've coveted for a long time" and expressed his excitement about having him on board. With this signing, the Cubs have bolstered their lineup and increased their chances of competing for a championship in the coming years.
Bregman's reasoning for switching from his long-time number 2 is attributed to Nico Hoerner, the Cubs' second baseman who already wore that number. When asked about the situation, Bregman stated, "I've heard he's amazing... a guy that wants to win really badly." He also expressed admiration for Hoerner, calling him "a student of the game" and praising his work ethic.
Bregman's five-year contract with the Cubs is reportedly worth $240 million. The team has been eager to sign the talented third baseman, who was deemed crucial in breaking their four-year playoff drought last season.
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer described Bregman as a "player that I've coveted for a long time" and expressed his excitement about having him on board. With this signing, the Cubs have bolstered their lineup and increased their chances of competing for a championship in the coming years.
just heard about Alex Bregman joining the Chicago Cubs 
and i'm so hyped 
! he's gonna bring that championship vibes 
to Wrigley Field 
! i love how he chose number 3, like, a third championship to win, lol 
. but seriously, it's awesome that Nico Hoerner is influencing him, gotta be a great teammate 
. and Jed Hoyer is all about it 
, this signing is gonna take the Cubs to new heights 
! $240 million is a lil steep 
, but hey, Bregman's worth it 
... can't wait for the Cubs to make some noise in the league 
!
. On the other hand, I gotta give props to Hoerner for being so humble and dedicated - it's awesome to see players like him who genuinely want to win 
. I mean, who really cares what number he wears? It's not like it's gonna make or break his game. And yeah, I get that he likes Nico Hoerner and all, but switching numbers just 'cause you're a fan of someone else is kinda awkward 
. Bregman's contract is more about the $$$ than his skillz at this point 
. Time will tell if he's actually worth it or just a fancy new face 
. Five-year deal's crazy talk though... does he really think that's the only thing that'll bring him success? And what about the pressure of carrying the team on his shoulders? It's gonna be interesting to see how this all plays out 
. What's really going on here? Is Hoerner that good? I need some context or evidence before I start believing Bregman's reasons for switching jerseys 
?
i mean i get why hes choosing this particular number but wow two championships is already an amazing achievement and now hes thinking about getting a third 
he deserves it tbh his humility and respect for Nico Hoerner is so admirable 
i love how Jed Hoyer described him as a player he's coveted for ages its clear the Cubs are gonna make some noise this season with Bregman on board 
. the fact that cubby bregman is worth 240 mil is insane 
I'm not buying all that talk about Nico Hoerner being "amazing" just because he wore the number Bregman wanted... what's really going on here? 
. i'm not hating on alex bregman or anything, but is this really a smart move for the cubs? they're already loaded with talent and now they're throwing all that cash at someone who wants to win "badly"? 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to chase three championships? The guy's got swagger and he's not afraid to show it 
. And kudos to him for giving props to Nico Hoerner - the kid's got skills! 
It's clear Bregman's been working on his game, and now he's getting recognized by top teams like the Cubs. I'm curious to see how this new dynamic plays out in Chicago 
. And I'm not sure about this "third championship" thing... like, what's the deal with that? Is he trying to say he's gonna win one for himself too? 
.
... fingers crossed they can finally break it in 2025