After months of negotiations and decisions, the Houston Astros have a real chance to come out on top of the Alex Bregman sweepstakes.

The Detroit Tigers don't seem any closer to getting something worked out with Alex Bregman at this point in time.

The Detroit Tigers signed reliever Tommy Kahnle to a one-year deal worth nearly $8 million, bolstering their bullpen. While this move strengthens the

Bregman stands as perhaps the best position player available in free agency with less than a month before the beginning of Spring Training, and he reportedly still has a standing six-year, $156 million offer from Houston.

Every dollar counts when you're dealing with Chris Ilitch. Detroit Tigers fans know this all too well, and while Scott Harris must act fast to improve a roster

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal, the reigning AL Cy Young winner, knows the Tigers are interested in signing third baseman Alex Bregman.

The Detroit Tigers reportedly have competition from the Houston Astros, Alex Bregman's former team, in the pursuit for the free agent third baseman.

By helping the Astros unload the contract, the Tigers might have hurt their own chances to sign third baseman Alex Bregman, the top free-agent hitter still on the market. The Pressly trade has only fueled speculation that the Astros are positioning their payroll for a last-ditch effort to retain their fan-favorite star.

The Detroit Tigers have been part of the Alex Bregman sweepstakes, but another contender may have stepped aside.

Months later, Bregman remains unsigned, and a resolution with his free agency does not appear any closer. Among the teams that have been linked to Bregman in reports include the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers. But the reality is that none of the teams listed are close to signing the All-Star infielder.

Jeff Passan of ESPN said on Wednesday that he cannot believe the New York Yankees are not pursuing free agent Alex Bregman, given the team's infield needs.

The Tigers are staring at an enormous opportunity and shouldn’t blink. They’ve waited patiently, prudently, and now is the time to act.