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The Philadelphia Phillies are pushing hard to acquire Toronto Blue Jays all-star
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The Philadelphia Phillies are apparently very interested in acquiring Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette but it looks like Toronto might not be willing to deal him after all.
Reports recently came out that the Blue Jays have decided that they are unwilling to move Bichette at the trade deadline despite rumors suggesting otherwise because Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro want to make a big playoff push this season.
Phillies interested in acquiring Bo Bichette but it looks like they won't be able to land him from Toronto
The Blue Jays do not seem to want to sign Bichette to a contract extension as they have yet to begin any negotiations but at the same time it looks like they do not want to trade him either.
According to reports, the Phillies would be very interested in trading for Bichette due to how well he has been hitting this season with a .279 batting average, .324 on base percentage with 8 homeruns and 37 RBIs on the season.
Recent rumors have circulated that the Phillies should target Toronto Blue Jays' star shortstop, Bo Bichette. Given his track record of success at the plate, there is no doubt that Bichette is a highly sought-after player.
This season, the 27-year-old two-time All-Star is hitting .279/.324/.443 with eight home runs in his walk year. -Mountz
This season, the 27-year-old two-time All-Star is hitting .279/.324/.443 with eight home runs in his walk year. -Mountz
According to reports, the Blue Jays have no plan on trading a key piece like Bichette at the deadline as they plan on being buyers this year to a make a real push for the World Series.
«They're a million miles away from being sellers at this point,» he said. «They actually, to meyou can look ahead and say there's a real path for them to make the playoffs and they will play this out and they won't be sellers before the deadline". -Olney
The Phillies only real shot at getting Bichette would be to overpay and make the Blue Jays an offer they simply cannot refuse.
Source: Athlon Sports
Phillies Get Bad News on Potential Trade for Bo Bichette
Phillies Get Bad News on Potential Trade for Bo Bichette
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