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Bo Bichette taking reps at shortstop for the Mets guarantees ultimate infield insurance and sparks massive excitement for a deep playoff run.
Hearing that a marquee offseason signing might take on a backup role at his natural position feels slightly unusual at first glance.
Passionate Mets fans naturally expect a major superstar acquisition to immediately lock down a permanent starting job somewhere on the diamond.
But Carlos Mendoza smartly revealed that getting him comfortable at shortstop is simply a brilliant contingency plan right now.
Having a highly motivated former All-Star ready to spell Francisco Lindor completely changes the dynamic of our infield depth this summer.
Carlos Mendoza says Bo Bichette will play at shortstop tomorrow
"As we get closer to decision making, I think it was important for Bo to give him some reps there, in case we do go that route where he could potentially be our backup shortstop"
"As we get closer to decision making, I think it was important for Bo to give him some reps there, in case we do go that route where he could potentially be our backup shortstop"
Bichette (Drafted Round 2, 2016 by Toronto) brings an elite competitive fire that perfectly matches the intense energy in Queens.
He absolutely demolished pitching last year by posting a massive .311 AVG with 18 HR and an .840 OPS.
Finding a way to get his bat in the lineup every day while maintaining defensive flexibility is a brilliant managerial move.
The New York Mets are preparing for every scenario
We can finally stop panicking about unexpected injuries derailing our season when we have this incredible caliber of talent waiting.
A long summer schedule always tests a roster, and having elite depth is what separates good teams from great ones.
This defensive flexibility allows the coaching staff to keep everyone fresh for the most intense moments of October baseball.
Bo is the ultimate team player who genuinely cares more about winning a ring than securing personal accolades.
Taking extra groundballs up the middle proves he is willing to do whatever it takes to help this club succeed.
Opposing managers will absolutely hate facing a lineup where even the backup infield options are legitimate offensive threats.
Flushing is completely ready to embrace a versatile superstar who leaves his ego at the stadium door every single day.
Securing reliable insurance for your best players is how smart front offices build sustainable winning cultures.
This unified clubhouse mentality is exactly why we are destined to celebrate something incredibly special very soon.
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