The Philadelphia Phillies are looking for ways to get even better after their recent season. They recently hired Don Mattingly to be their new bench coach which is a move that has many people talking. Mattingly is a very respected figure in baseball and has a lot of experience helping teams win. While his coaching skills are great on their own he might also help the team in another big way.<\/p>\n
There is a star player named Bo Bichette who is currently a free agent looking for a new home. He played for the Toronto Blue Jays last year where he hit over three hundred and was one of their best players. Because Mattingly was a coach in Toronto last season he already has a strong relationship with Bichette. The Phillies hope this connection might convince the talented infielder to come to Philadelphia.<\/p>\n
Right now the Phillies have a very good team but they are always looking for more hitting. Bichette is only twenty seven years old and is considered one of the best young hitters available. If he joins the team he could play second or third base for the Phillies. This would make their lineup even more dangerous for opposing pitchers to face.<\/p>\n
The Toronto Blue Jays are also making big moves of their own this winter. They recently signed a powerful hitter from Japan named Kazuma Okamoto to a multi-year deal. Because they have added new players it seems less likely that they will bring Bichette back. This opens the door for the Phillies and other big teams to try and sign him.<\/p>\n
The Phillies are known for spending money to bring in the best talent they can find. They have already given big contracts to stars like Bryce Harper and Trea Turner in the past. Adding someone like Bichette would show that they are serious about winning the World Series soon. Having a familiar face like Mattingly in the dugout could be just what they need to close the deal.<\/p>\n
Mattingly is also happy to be in Philadelphia because his son works for the team too. It is a great situation for him both personally and professionally. If he can help bring a star player like Bichette along with him it would be a huge win for the city. Fans are watching closely to see if this new coaching hire leads to a major roster upgrade.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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