This Bregman signing could change the landscape between the Yankees and Red Sox. Last year, for example, the Yankees won the American League East, beating out the Baltimore Orioles by 3 games. The Red Sox finished third, with a record of 81-81, or 13 games behind New York.

The Boston Red Sox are confident in their capability of contending for an AL East title following the big free-agent signing of Alex Bregman. The deal is worth $120 million for three years, which is the fourth highest in the league annually.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Picked-up pieces while going Full Rochie in the wake of the Red Sox’ acquisition of Alex Bregman …