Alex Bregman May Have Shut Down Cubs Trade Rumors by Going to a Blackhawks Game

New Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was in town after agreeing to a five-year, $175 million contract and I’m taking the optimistic view here that he may have shut down any Nico Hoerner trade rumors by going to Monday night’s Blackhawks game.

Bregman’s deal was announced Saturday night and he immediately embraced Chicago’s fan base by celebrating the Bears’ 31-27 comeback win over the Packers at Soldier Field. Then, on Monday Bregman was in attendance at the United Center, where the Blackhawks hosted the Edmonton Oilers...