Addressing The Payroll Elephant In The Room

Photo by Bob Levey/Getty ImagesYou know content is slow to come by in baseball when posts like this are making the rounds online.

"I think they're listening. Keep on eye on Alex Bregman." @JimDuquetteGM isn't sure the #Astros can re-sign their star third baseman next offseason.

Here's what he's hearing about Bregman's availability in the trade market: @Astros | #Ready2Reign pic.twitter.com/sf0LrDflu0

— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) November 27, 2023 At first glance, the speculation about trading Alex Bregman, who is entering the last year of his contract, feels incredulous. I mean, Bregman remains one of the best third basemen in baseball, although his performance during the…