The Philadelphia Phillies are exploring new ways to improve their team while contract talks with star catcher J.T. Realmuto remain stuck. They have turned their attention toward Bo Bichette who is one of the most exciting young players currently available. The two sides had a major meeting this past Monday to see if they could reach an agreement.
Reports from top baseball insiders say the meeting went very well for both sides. Bichette apparently thinks highly of the Phillies and views them as a first-class organization. He is also reportedly a fan of their stadium and the talented players already on the roster. Another big plus for him is that the team’s spring training facility is very close to his home.
There is a strong personal connection helping the Phillies in these negotiations. The team recently hired Don Mattingly as their new bench coach and he worked closely with Bichette for years in Toronto. Because they already have a great relationship Bichette might feel more comfortable moving to Philadelphia. This familiarity gives the Phillies a real advantage over other teams.
The team is looking for a way to add more power to their lineup and Bichette fits that need perfectly. Even though the Phillies already have several good infielders they are willing to shift people around to make room for his talent. They believe adding a hitter like him could be the key to winning a championship soon.
While nothing is official yet these positive talks are a great sign for fans. The Phillies are proving they are willing to spend money to stay competitive at the highest level. If they can work out the final details of a contract a major announcement could be coming soon. This move would signal that the team is fully committed to a deep playoff run.
