Bo Bichette-Phillies Rumors Take Interesting Turn After Blue Jays Seemingly Move On
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- The Toronto Blue Jays recently signed Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million contract, reducing the likelihood of re-signing Bo Bichette.
- The Blue Jays have not closed the door on Bichette but face a positional logjam that lowers his signing priority.
- The Philadelphia Phillies are interested in adding Bichette and might trade third baseman Alec Bohm to accommodate him.
- Bichette's connection with Phillies bench coach Don Mattingly and his hitting skills align with Philadelphia’s championship goals.
Bichette has a great relationship from Toronto with new Phillies bench coach Don Mattingly.— Jon Heyman noted on Thursday that the super focused, win-first Phillies would need to move 3B Alec Bohm, then use Bichette either at (third base) or (second base).
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