There’s no equivalent Plan B if the Chicago Cubs don’t sign Alex Bregman. It’s not like another comparable free agent is still out there in the middle of February. Bregman plays Gold Glove defense at third base,

Cubs reliever and ex-Astros closer Ryan Pressly joined Chicago in a trade from Houston late last month, which followed December's blockbuster deal that sent three-time All-Star Kyle Tucker to Chicago. Pressly said Tuesday he's been in contact with Bregman occasionally this winter. Pressly added he's taking a more relaxed approach with his pitch.

Cubs pitcher Ryan Pressly, a former teammate of Alex Bregman's in Houston, is among the Chicago players lobbying for the star third baseman to join their clubhouse, though as Pressly put it, "I don't think it's recruiting.