Batting .311 with 18 house runs and 94 RBIs, Bo Bichette performed a starring function in serving to the Toronto Blue Jays win their division, the AL East, for the primary time since 2015.
Now a free agent, Blue Jays followers have naturally been clamoring for the group to re-sign the infielder. Whereas reviews have claimed such a transfer could also be within the works, nothing is but set in stone, and Bichette’s future stays undecided in the intervening time.
On Wednesday’s episode of “Toronto Sports activities Rush,” oddsmaker and sports activities betting analyst Todd Fuhrman spoke concerning the one main concern he had with Bo Bichette doubtlessly re-singing with the Blue Jays.
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“My huge factor about (Bo) Bichette, I get he is homegrown expertise, however we find out about his defensive shortcomings,” Fuhrman stated (Timestamp: 2:17). “You are going to transfer him doubtlessly to second base. Is his bat sufficient to offset what you can get from a few of these different guys? That is my greatest concern. You do not need to be chilly hearted.
“You do not need to be nostalgic, on the opposite finish of issues. However (the Blue Jays should) try to work out the place his ability set is greatest suited. If it is a participant that may not play a premium place and supply pop within the lineup, I would be trying to get the very best bat that might add that RBI manufacturing in the midst of the lineup, above all else.”
Todd Fuhrman believes the Blue Jays can be higher of signing Kyle Tucker as an alternative of Bo Bichette
In the identical dialog, Fuhrman defined why he thought Kyle Tucker provided a “increased celing” for the Blue Jays, as in comparison with Bo Bichette.
“I feel Kyle Tucker has the best ceiling by way of being that huge bat that you just need to lean into,” Fuhrman stated (Timestamp: 1:13). “A lot is made about making an attempt to retain homegrown expertise, however sooner or later it’s important to work out which is the man that’s going to take you from level A to level B.”
“I feel Kyle Tucker could be a superb addition for those who can plug him in on a game-in, game-out foundation, anyplace from one to a few in that lineup,” he added.” He provides you an additional huge power that groups should cope with in relation to grinding out 27 outs towards the Jays all summer season lengthy.”
Whereas Kyle Tucker could also be a extra well-rounded participant than Bo Bichette, his contractual expectations are reported to be considerably increased. Whereas Bichette is projected to safe a deal within the vary of $150 million, Tucker is rumored to expect a determine within the ballpark of $400 million.
Edited by Raghav Mehta
