Bo Bichette’s Market Is Heating Up! Where Do the Blue Jays Stand Now?
The Chicago Cubs shockingly grabbed one of the biggest free agents off the board, and now, this puts all eyes on the last remaining free agent infielder Bo Bichette. But where does the Toronto Blue Jays stand in all of this? Let’s discuss right here on Blue Jays Today!
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27 comments
If Santander is healthy and performs as we expected that's our big superstar for the year. Bo is a defensive liability and we don't have room at DH. I think we'll be ok without Bo or Tucker. Also, Bo finished the year injured and entering his injury years. Let him go
I think Toronto is out on BO at this point. If hes asking 300 million Jays won't pay that.
He will sign where they pay him the most. Cant see jays doing it. Good luck to him
If I was a Bosox fan, I would be pissed at this off-season. Let's hope they miss out on Bo to.
We have Arjun and Jojo parker coming up, Bo has slowed down big time, you look at Vladdy he weighs more and the guy is flying or gives 110% when was the last time you saw Bo out run a hit to first
Bo for 8 years $240 mill, who says no? Jays or Bichette?
That is my thoughts as well when it comes to Bo, that the defense will get worse.
Bo made up his mind more than a year ago, he was never staying.
Adam said he sucks at baseball and can’t run or play defence so who cares where he goes
honestly i'd rather Tucker, Bo can go im good with that he obviously doesn't wanna be here.
Both contracts are crazy. Lets just go to the world series again as is and stun them all again. Boss mode.
The first problem is that Bo is a 2B, Im not sure who tf they were trying to fool.
The second issue that remains is that paying sportsballers by the hundreds of millions is not only a HUGE turnoff but also rarely pays off.
If they don't get Bo or Tucker it will be viewed as a bad offseason. Santander is an unknown quantity right now. The new Japanese player is yet to be seen so, several unknowns
I dont know why Nick has developed this speech thing where he adds "uh" at the end of words. Its tough to listen to and its getting worse.
Good assessment boys
Go get Bellinger and be done with it 😊
Bo during the last couple years he really didnt want to stay in Toronto …..!!! Im saying good bye its ok jay fans let him leave its just a game ..😮
Homerun hitting Eugenio Suarez is still an option for those seeking help at third base.
Bo made twelve errors last year and most of them cost the Jays a lot. He made $17.5 mil last year and in my mind was over paid.
I think the Blue Jays are a better team right now regardless if they sign Tucker or Bo. I am hoping Santander can have a rebound year and guys like Barger keep improving. I think the infield is defensively strong with Gimenez ss and Clement 2b with the corners being Vlad 1b and Okamoto 3b. Bullpen is deeper but still lacking a bit in the closer spot. Starting pitching is top notch. Should be another fun year as a Blue Jays fan! However, still would love Bo or Kyle but not heart broken if the finances don't work. The other thing is the Blue jays do have some trade bait (Berrios) to fill any needs also.
I wonder if the end result is Bellinger on a shorter term deal. Might not work out too bad.
Red Sox should trade for Xander Bogaerts, lol. Maybe ask Casas to play 3rd like they asked Devers to play 1st, lol. Just pay Bo the $300 million like he wants without a no-trade clause. Sounds like the Yankees saying "no-way Soto gets a private suite", lol.
Here's the thing guys, no other teams know what is being offered to Bo, that is confidential; so therefore the agent can lie and say what he wants, which doesn't make it true.
Bichette possible Contract (by year)
9 year deal for $255 MILLION ($275 inclusive of team option opt out void)
‘26 $10M + $10 M bonus
‘27 25M
‘28 30M
Player opt out
‘29 30M
‘30 30M
‘31 30M
‘32 30M
Team options to avoid opt out
‘29-‘32 + 5 M per year
‘33 30M
‘34 30M
REMEMBER…Bregman being paid $175 M for 5 yrs when he would be 32 -36 years old.
While Bichette would be paid thru those years PLUS his prime years 28-32 … Making above scenario doable and cheaper than Bregman’s contract as it should be due to Bo’s defensive metrics !!!!
I see Boston now gettin n overpaying for E. Suarez . Tucker goes Mets or Yankees. Bo no clue , Phillies …
If we want him we should tell him we always wanted him. So he could be here were we have always wanted him or go to the Red Sox who is using him as sloppy seconds
Prediction: it’ll be a 4 year 150 million for Bo . I’ll say he’ll sign with Red Sox