Third baseman Alex Bregman bade farewell in a social media post Friday night to the city of Houston and the Astros organization in which he spent the past decade. BREGMAN TIMELINE: Memorable moments from 9 seasons with Astros 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.

Astros star signed a three-year, $120-million deal with Boston, according to ESPN. The deal includes two opt-outs and deferred money.