The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the more active teams in MLB this offseason following a loss in the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Blue Jays added Dylan Cease on a shocking deal earlier this winter, but they remain in pursuit of top position player free agents like Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker.
FanSided’s Christopher Kline predicted the Blue Jays would land a new deal with Bichette this winter. Bichette is projected to sign a massive $189 million deal in free agency, per Jim Bowden of The Athletic.
“Toronto has come in second for so many big names in recent years, but last season’s success dramatically alters the Blue Jays’ reputation,” Kline wrote. “All that is to say, Bo Bichette definitely wants to continue his partnership with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and reach the mountaintop with the only franchise he knows. If the offer is remotely competitive, the Blue Jays feel like overwhelming favorites here.”
The Blue Jays are reportedly still in pursuit of Tucker, but they should be prioritizing Bichette.
It’s very difficult to find a shortstop with Bichette’s consistency, bat-to-ball skills, and leadership. He’s one of the best young infielders in the league, and he proved his loyalty to the Blue Jays by playing through a grueling injury in the World Series. After such a gutsy performance, the Blue Jays should reward him with a huge contract.
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