Phillies losing Bo Bichette to Mets a ‘gut punch,’ Dave Dombrowski says
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Philadelphia Phillies were close to acquiring Bo Bichette last week, with a seven-year offer in the $190-$200 million range, but no formal agreement was reached.
- Bichette ultimately declined the Phillies' long-term offer in favor of a three-year, $126 million deal with the New York Mets, which includes a lucrative 2026 salary and a free agency opt-out.
- Phillies president Dave Dombrowski expressed disappointment but emphasized the need to move forward, signing J.T. Realmuto to a three-year, $45 million deal as a consolation.
- The Phillies' financial strategy focused on a long-term contract to manage luxury-tax implications, while the Mets and Dodgers could afford short-term, high-salary deals
