The Philadelphia Phillies' meeting with All-Star infielder Bo Bichette appears to have been a resounding success, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. The two sides reportedly had an "excellent" discussion, with Bichette expressing admiration for the team's well-oiled organization and citing several enticing factors that could make him consider joining their roster.
Bichette seems particularly drawn to the Phillies' strong roster, ballpark, and coaching staff, including bench coach Don Mattingly. The prospect of playing alongside Mattingly, who was a key figure in the Yankees' World Series dynasty during the 1990s, may hold significant appeal for Bichette.
However, the Phillies still face some hurdles in their pursuit of Bichette. The team's offer to catcher J.T. Realmuto remains on the table, but so far, there has been no response from the veteran backstop. This could make Bichette a more attractive option if the Phillies are unable to land Realmuto.
According to another insider, Jim Bowden, it appears that the market for Realmuto is currently tight, with few teams showing interest in making a significant offer. If the Phillies do decide to pursue Bichette instead of Realmuto, and they can find a taker for Alec Bohm's salary, it could enable them to maneuver their payroll to reach their desired level for 2026.
The Red Sox, who recently lost infielder Alex Bregman to free agency, are reportedly Philadelphia's biggest competition for Bichette. The Phillies would need to navigate this increased competition if they wish to make a serious push for the talented young player.
Bichette seems particularly drawn to the Phillies' strong roster, ballpark, and coaching staff, including bench coach Don Mattingly. The prospect of playing alongside Mattingly, who was a key figure in the Yankees' World Series dynasty during the 1990s, may hold significant appeal for Bichette.
However, the Phillies still face some hurdles in their pursuit of Bichette. The team's offer to catcher J.T. Realmuto remains on the table, but so far, there has been no response from the veteran backstop. This could make Bichette a more attractive option if the Phillies are unable to land Realmuto.
According to another insider, Jim Bowden, it appears that the market for Realmuto is currently tight, with few teams showing interest in making a significant offer. If the Phillies do decide to pursue Bichette instead of Realmuto, and they can find a taker for Alec Bohm's salary, it could enable them to maneuver their payroll to reach their desired level for 2026.
The Red Sox, who recently lost infielder Alex Bregman to free agency, are reportedly Philadelphia's biggest competition for Bichette. The Phillies would need to navigate this increased competition if they wish to make a serious push for the talented young player.
... sounds like it's all about finding the right fit, gotta be more than just ballpark and coaching staff 
... Realmuto's offer is on the table but nobody's biting, what's up with that? 
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. I mean, is he truly on board with the team and its vision, or is he just being polite? And what about J.T. Realmuto - will he ever take that offer? The Phillies need to navigate this tight market carefully 
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. He's an elite player who'd fit right in with the team's core, and his skills would really complement their strengths 
. But, you've got to think about Alec Bohm - is he worth trading away for someone like Bichette? It's a tough call 
. They need to show him they're willing to commit to building around him, not just throwing money at him 
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. But hey, maybe this is an opportunity for them to shake things up and go with Bichette instead. The thing is, though, the Red Sox are breathing down their necks, so they'd have to step it up if they wanna make some noise in the market 
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. I'm not sure how much wiggle room they've got on payroll, and if they can find someone willing to take on Bohm's contract, that would be a huge help. This whole thing is getting pretty interesting...
like seriously what makes them think they can compete with the red sox now that bregman is gone lol didnt the phillies just get done losing in the playoffs last year 
meanwhile i'm over here watching Alec Bohm's salary become an albatross around their neck 
it feels like the phillies are stuck in limbo waiting for someone to make a move 
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. If they can find takers for Alec Bohm's salary, that could be key... but it's also a risk if the other teams aren't willing to take that hit 
. Maybe they need to sweeten their offer or throw in some extras to make it worth the risk? 
. If he's really not interested in the offer, then why not just say no? It sounds like some fancy footwork going on 
. And another thing, what's up with Alec Bohm's salary being a thing to be traded? Can't the Phillies just eat that one? 
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. And can we talk about the Red Sox for a second?! They think they're so sneaky trying to swoop in and steal Bichette from under our noses 
The Phillies need to step up their game and show some serious ambition if they wanna make this happen 
just heard that the heatwave in the US is expected to last till June and it's gonna be scorching hot, like 45 degrees Celsius or more in some places... 
ain't no AC gonna save us from this 
They're clearly building a dynasty 
The prospect of playing alongside him is huge 
. Fingers crossed for our Boys in Red 
. But I still think Philly's got this, especially with Mattingly on board – it's gonna be an interesting dance to watch unfold 
And if that happens, Alec Bohm's salary could be a selling point to snag some other talent... I'm getting hyped just thinking about it! 
. But yeah, the Realmuto situation is a wild card - if Philly can't land J.T., maybe Bichette becomes more attractive? 
The Phillies have all the right players in place – Mattingly is a legend, the ballpark is epic, and their roster is so deep. I'm not worried about Realmuto at all, he's been MIA since spring training 
idk what's going on with j.t. realmuto tho, it kinda changes things if they gotta make some tough decisions 
. The fact that Don Mattingly is on board too is huge - he's like a father figure to many players, and having him as a coach can make all the difference