Toronto Blue Jays chances of re-signing free agent Bo Bichette increasingly unlikely after Kazuma Okamoto deal
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Toronto Blue Jays General Manager Ross Atkins reveals little about Bo Bichette, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal believes a reunion is 'increasingly unlikely'.
Not long after Kazuma Okamoto was introduced by the Blue Jays on Tuesday, General Manager Ross Atkins was asked about where contract negotiations stand with fan-favourite Bo Bichette, but offered little new details.
"We do feel good about our team. Additions at this point will start to cut away at playing time for players we feel are good major league pieces."
«All the things that I said previously: if there's an opportunity for us to think about improving the organization, we're going to always lean into creative ways to do so,» he said.
Ross Atkins was asked about the team's plan to pursue other free agents this offseason, and Atkins said the team has ownership's support to spend more money.
MLB insider Ken Rosenthal believe a Blue Jays' Bichette reunion is increasingly unlikely
MLB insider Ken Rosenthal believes that the Blue Jays re-signing Bichette is increasingly unlikely.
Ernie Clement would only be squeezed for playing time if the Blue Jays re-signed Bo Bichette, which Ken Rosenthal believes is increasingly unlikely.
Okamoto profiles as a third baseman or first baseman for the Blue Jays, and the addition of another star infielder alongside the alignment the team already has in place raised the possibility that the team is planning to move on from Bichette.
After coming within two outs of their first World Series title since 1993, the Blue Jays have made significant additions this offseason.
Before adding Okamoto, Toronto signed three pitchers, starting with a $210 million, seven-year contract for right-hander Dylan Cease.
The Blue Jays also signed right-hander Cody Ponce to a $30 million, three-year contract and reached a $37 million, three-year deal with reliever Tyler Rogers.
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JANVIER 6 | 234 ANSWERS Toronto Blue Jays chances of re-signing free agent Bo Bichette increasingly unlikely after Kazuma Okamoto deal Do you think the Kazuma Okamoto deal makes a Blue Jays reunion with Bo Bichette more unlikely? | ||
| Yes | 107 | 45.7 % |
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| Too early to tell | 38 | 16.2 % |
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