Chicago had a chance to end its offseason with a star acquisition, but failed to get the deal done. Here's why it was such a troubling outcome for the big-market franchise.

The Chicago Cubs landed their former All-Star third baseman after all. Last week, the Cubs found out along with the rest of the baseball world that Alex Bregman, who they had been hoping to sign, was landing with the Boston Red Sox.

Spring training camps are open and the top free agents are trying on new jerseys and shaking hands of new teammates. Alex Bregman finally agreed to a new deal on Feb. 12, landing a three-year deal with the Red Sox.