Bo Bichette's asking price revealed, seeking massive free-agent contract

Earlier this evening it was reported by Matt Gelb of The Athletic, that Bo Bichette is set to meet with the Phillies on Monday.

According to another report from the New York Post's Jon Heyman, Bichette is "thought" to be seeking a free-agent contract around $300 million.

Heyman pointed to Bichette's age, the longtime Blue Jays shortstop will be just 28 on Opening Day.

As a factor for his large ask, comparing his potential deal to those of Juan Soto and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who signed long-term contracts in their mid-20s.

A $300-million deal would immediately vault Bichette into a group of MLB's top-paid shortstops.

Only Francisco Lindor, Corey Seager, Trea Turner and Fernando Tatis Jr., who inked his extension while playing short, have surpassed that benchmark on their current contracts.

Bichette hit .311 last season, placing second in the majors with 44 doubles and tying for second with 181 hits despite missing the final 20 games of the regular season with a PCL sprain in his left knee.

He missed much of the final month as well as the ALDS and ALCS with the injury, but returned for the Fall Classic, hitting .348 with one home run and six RBIs.

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In addition to reporting on the potential value of Bichette's contract, Heyman said that the New York Yankees are "now looking more seriously" at trying to bring the superstar infielder to the Bronx.
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