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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Speaks On Bo Bichette Leaving Blue Jays

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Speaks On Bo Bichette Leaving Blue Jays

Summary

Bo Bichette, a key player for the Toronto Blue Jays, signed a three-year contract with the New York Mets, leaving the team he has been with since 2019. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who is a long-time friend and teammate of Bichette, expressed sadness over his departure but acknowledged it as a business decision.

Key Facts

  • Bo Bichette signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the New York Mets.
  • Bichette has been with the Toronto Blue Jays since 2019.
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bichette have been teammates since 2017 in the minor leagues.
  • Guerrero said he is sad about Bichette leaving but understands it as a business move.
  • Despite losing Bichette, the Blue Jays invested in other players and secured Guerrero with a 14-year, $500 million deal.
  • Bichette once expressed his desire to play with Guerrero and win a championship in Toronto.

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