"The Phillies are reportedly scheduled to meet with infielder Bo Bichette today. The fit between Bichette and Philadelphia is a complicated one, however. Reporting has indicated that the club would need to not only forgo their pursuit of a reunion with J.T. Realmuto in order to land Bichette, but also trade third baseman . Perhaps that would all be worthwhile in order to land another impact player to join Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, and Trea Turner in the middle of the team's lineup,"
"The Cubs made a big splash this weekend by inking third baseman Alex Bregman to a five-year deal worth $175MM. Deferred money brings that contract value down to the $150-155MM range, but that was still enough to outbid the Red Sox in their efforts to retain Bregman. Boston reportedly topped out at an offer of $165MM over five years - also with significant deferred money but lacking the no-trade provision the Cubs included."
Bo Bichette is meeting with the Philadelphia Phillies, but landing him could require the Phillies to abandon a reunion with J.T. Realmuto and trade a third baseman. Toronto’s signing of Kazuma Okamoto complicates Bichette’s fit with the Blue Jays and makes Kyle Tucker a cleaner fit there. The Chicago Cubs signed Alex Bregman to a five-year deal that outbid the Red Sox, who reportedly topped out at $165 million. Boston must now pivot, increasing interest in Bichette or prompting pursuit of shorter-term infield options to address the lineup.
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