Third baseman Alex Bregman was open to joining the Detroit Tigers and even made them contract proposals before signing with the Boston Red Sox.

THURSDAY'S OBSERVATIONS:Who's on third base in camp after Alex Bregman to Red Sox? Actually, Bregman will see the Tigers when the Red Sox come to Comerica Park from May 12-14 for a three-game series in Detroit. The Tigers don't play in Boston until Sept.

Detroit Tigers general manager Scott Harris insists he wasn't disappointed that Alex Bregman decided to sign with the Boston Red Sox.

Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris talked to reporters at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida.

The Detroit Tigers made a substantial offer to Alex Bregman, but he ultimately signed with the Boston Red Sox. While Bregman would have been a short-term asset, the Tigers are confident in their current roster and their long-term vision. This situation ...

It's unclear when Alex Bregman will sign, but there's no doubt almost everyone associated with the Detroit Tigers wants him, including Matt Vierling.