Phillies losing Bo Bichette to Mets looks a lot worse
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Say, someone like Bo Bichette, who has an All-Star background and fits Philadelphia’s need for another right-handed bat. The Phillies tried to go in that direction, but their pursuit of Bichette ultimately failed, and Thomson believes it’s time to move past that saga.
An expected reunion for three years, $45 million between catcher and club has come with some awkwardness — thanks to the Bo Bichette.
The Philadelphia Phillies still aren't expecting Nick Castellanos to return next season, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski confirmed to reporters Tuesday (h/t Crossing Broad's Luke Arcaini).
The Philadelphia Phillies have a similar roster to last season, but their manager is shutting down this belief about the team.
After falling short in the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes last week, the Mets wasted no time pivoting. On Friday, they signed former Blue Jays infielder Bo Bichette to a three-year deal worth $126 million. The contract contains no deferrals and opt-outs after the first and second seasons.
The Phillies pivoted their focus on veteran catcher J.T. Realmuto after failing to reach an agreement with Bo Bichette. Philadelphia's three-year, $45 million contract with Realmuto nets $15 million a year plus a max $5 million in award bonuses.
The Baltimore Orioles added an intriguing arm to the mix to compete for a bullpen spot during spring training.
Phillies Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski is still feeling the sting after being spurned by Bo Bichette, who negotiated with Philly but ultimately signed a three-year, $126 million deal with their rivals,
Former Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins got 25.4 % of the vote, and former Phillies outfielder Bobby Abreu received 30.8 % of the vote. A player needs 75% of the vote to get elected to the Hall of Fame. Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones were the only two members elected to the Hall of Fame in the Class of 2026.
From the horse's mouth, it appears the Philadelphia Phillies still have no intentions to bring back their starting right fielder.