After eight seasons with the Boston Red Sox, Jackie Bradley Jr. signed a two-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. The process in the free agent market has not been easy, as it had to wait a long time before finally coming to a pact.
On the day his deal with the Brewers became official, Jackie Bradley Jr. shed some light on his free agency.
“I got other offers but… I just wanted to trust myself.https://t.co/gXFGpWYixs
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) March 9, 2021
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The outfielder says he has received several offers, but a return with the Bas Rouges did not appear in the cards. The main interested party was however open to this possibility.
“You always want to stay open-minded. Every time you start closing different avenues, you are limiting yourself. As long as you are open-minded enough about listening and collecting information, this will give you the best opportunity to make the decision that is best for your family. “
On the Boston side, there does not seem to have been a concrete offer. It was instead with the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies that Bradley Jr. began his negotiations.
The Brewers weren’t in the picture at the time. Then, at the last minute, Milwaukee showed up and the outfielder turned to them.
“I got other offers, but with the Brewers offer, I just wanted to trust myself. I believe in my abilities and my talent and I believe this offer gives me a lot of flexibility. “
Indeed, Bradley Jr. has the chance to have an excellent season, only to get out of his contract in order to sign a more lucrative pact. It is therefore up to him to put good numbers on the board with the Brewers in 2021. An agreement that favors both parties.
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