Boston is in luck, as former Astros third baseman Alex Bregman remains on the market as arguably the best hitter still left in free agency. But even with the team’s clear need for pop at the plate and Alex Cora’s continued endorsement of Bregman this winter,

The Boston Red Sox are patiently waiting out Alex Bregman's other suitors in their free agent pursuit, an MLB insider reports.

Alex Bregman is a two-time All-Star and two-time champion, a defensive ace who's posted an OPS+ at least 15 percent above league average in eight of nine MLB seasons. Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora still covets Bregman for more than his on-field production.