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Blue Jays off-season plan for Bo Bichette revealed
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Bo Bichette's contract is expiring at the end of this season, as many expected him to test the market as a free agent, the Toronto Blue Jays plan seems to be that they are committed to keeping the star shortstop around for years to come.
There has been a lot of rumors lately that suggest that with how well Bichette has been playing, the Blue Jays are desperate to keep him for the future.
Toronto Blue Jays seem ready to commit to Bo Bichette.
Jon Conahan of Heavy.com broke the news that the Blue Jays have every intention of extending Bo Bichette to a long term deal.
"The Blue Jays retained Bichette last offseason when many thought they should blow up their core. He's rewarded them by rebounding from a disappointing 2024 season and leading the league in hits for a team that looks like a World Series contender«The Blue Jays have struggled to attract free agents in recent years but remain aggressive spenders, and they will do what it takes to re-sign Bichette,»-Tim Kelly he wrote."-Conahan
The biggest factor as to why Bichette will stay with the Blue Jays, is that they simply do not have a replacement for him.
With no other option, the Blue Jays will be forced to pay Bichette to keep him around for the long term which seems to be the right move as of right now.
"Toronto does not have a clear replacement on the roster. Bichette is incredibly valuable to the heart of this Blue Jays lineup. Not only does he boast arguably the best bat-to-ball skills in MLB, but Bichette can ratchet up the power on occasion and, while he's struggled mightily at shortstop this season, he at least brings a track record at a premium position. Those folks are hard to come by, especially in the primes of their career."-Conahan
The Toronto Blue Jays have the opportunity to build a dynasty, they have the prospect pool and the current team to be successful for years to come, and Bo Bichette should be a part of that future.
It seems like it will end up coming down to his decision and if he wants to stay in Toronto.
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