Summary
The Philadelphia Phillies were close to signing baseball player Bo Bichette from the Toronto Blue Jays but missed out as he joined the New York Mets instead. Phillies' president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski, expressed disappointment but remains confident in the team’s future. This situation may intensify the rivalry between the Phillies and the Mets.
Key Facts
- The Philadelphia Phillies wanted to sign Bo Bichette from the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Bo Bichette chose to sign with the New York Mets.
- The Mets had previously missed signing another player, Kyle Tucker, who joined the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Phillies responded by reportedly signing catcher JT Realmuto.
- Dave Dombrowski, from the Phillies, was hopeful about signing Bichette but ultimately disappointed.
- Dombrowski mentioned that deals are not final until signed.
- Bichette’s decision could heighten the Phillies-Mets rivalry.
- The article suggests future intense competition between these teams in the National League East.
