Alex Bregman’s deal with the Boston Red Sox was a bit of a stunner. The former Houston Astros third baseman only signed a three-year deal.

"To the fans — thank you for every cheer, every chant, and every moment of support," Bregman wrote on social media.

With a resolution to the Alex Bregman situation as he departs for Boston, the focus now shifts to other key questions facing the Astros.

Astros sign a former Gold Glover who actually has an interesting connection to franchise great and new Red Sox star Alex Bregman

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla — A new era started in silence, save for the slapping of hands and some tired ballplayers bolting to breakfast. Unopened boxes towered over troves of empty lockers inside a cluttered clubhouse still preparing for most position players to report.

Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros celebrates after defeating the New York Yankees in game four of the American League Championship Series to advance to the World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 23, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)