Bo Bichette Gets Monster Contract Projection Blue Jays May Not Want to Meet
Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays are considering how to handle Bo Bichette's future as he becomes a free agent. Bichette had a great season offensively, but there are concerns about his defense. A contract projection suggests he could earn a significant new deal, but it's unclear if the Blue Jays will meet that.Key Facts
- Bo Bichette will be a free agent after the current baseball season ends.
- He had a strong offensive season, with a .311 batting average and making the All-Star team twice.
- Bichette's current contract is a three-year deal worth $33 million, ranking 16th among shortstops.
- Bleacher Report suggests Bichette could receive a seven-year, $180 million deal.
- If he gets the projected deal, he would become the ninth-highest-paid shortstop in total value.
- The Toronto Blue Jays did not extend his contract in the last offseason.
- There are concerns about Bichette's defensive skills, raising questions about his position as a shortstop in the future.
- If moved to third base, his projected contract would make him the sixth-highest-paid third baseman in baseball.
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