MLB insider reveals Bo Bichette's World Series run skyrocketed his market in surprising way

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MLB insider reveals Bo Bichette's World Series run skyrocketed his market in surprising way image

The Toronto Blue Jays enter the offseason in utter heartbreak after losing the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Blue Jays needed just one more win to claim the title, but a controversial lodged ball call may have cost them their chance in Game 6.

“The fact this is ruled a ‘lodged ball’ but then the CF has no problem picking it up and throwing it in is dumb. He didn’t even make an effort to grab it right away. Blue Jays might have gotten screwed,” SI’s JD Andress posted.

Now, as the offseason begins, several players are hitting free agency — including Bo Bichette. Competing for Bichette’s services will be a challenge for any team, as he’s expected to command a sizable contract.

“The key question facing Bichette's free agency is how teams will view him positionally. If a club is willing to stomach his shortstop defense, then the comparison to Willy Adames' agreement with the Giants (seven years, $182 million) is a good reference point. I'm going to assume that will be the case, at least in the short term. I'll add in some extra coin because of Bichette's age advantage and inflation. Seven years, $189 million ($27 million AAV),” CBS Sports’ RJ Anderson wrote.

According to MLB insider Jon Morosi, Bichette isn’t being viewed strictly as a shortstop this offseason.

“Can confirm Bo Bichette has received interest from multiple teams who view him as a second baseman or third baseman, due to the presence of an established shortstop on those rosters. Further evidence that the World Series augmented his value in the marketplace,” Morosi posted.

Bichette’s bat during the World Series was impossible to ignore. He proved he can hit at an elite level, though his defense at shortstop remains a concern. Still, his postseason performance significantly boosted his market value.

With Bichette being considered for multiple positions, more teams are expected to enter the mix — possibly even the New York Mets or the Philadelphia Phillies. This new development changes everything.

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