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A Blue Jays trade centered on Bo Bichette may be Ross Atkins best move

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Nick Bajada
December 26, 2024  (12:40)
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Executives from three rival teams told The The Athletics Ken Roisenthal that the Toronto Blue Jays aren't shopping Bo Bichette but are open to dealing him for the right price.

In his latest mailbag for The Athletic, former MLB GM Jim Bowden responded to a question about Bichette and the Seattle Mariners. Bowden believes Toronto could get two top-10 prospects for the talented shortstop, with top Mariners prospects Colt Emerson and Cole Young on the table for Toronto.

Such a return could give the Blue Jays' farm system a significant boost. The Mariners are willing to trade some of their top prospects for a "major-league-ready first- or third-base bat," which means Bichette would slide over to the hot corner in Seattle.

It's generally not hard to drum up a trade market for 26-year-olds with two All-Stars on their resume, but Bichette has certainly complicated the matter.

One could argue that Toronto should cut bait immediately, just avoid the risk of what might happen to Bichette's stock if he struggles out of the gate.

That's especially true if the right team comes knocking.

Obviously Toronto would prefer to send Bichette to the National League, but getting him out of the division and to the opposite coastline should be enough.

Especially if the Mariners are still willing to pay sticker price for the struggling All-Star.

the 26 year old has been an integral part of the Blue Jays' lineup since 2019 but is coming off the worst campaign of his career, which included a calf injury and a broken finger that required surgery.

He hit .225/.277/.322 with four home runs and 31 RBIs in 81 games last season.

We shouldn't discount the immense potential tied to Bichette's skill set, which checks a ton of boxes at full strength.

He isn't far removed from two straight seasons of leading the AL in total hits. Last season feels like an aberration, not the norm.

A full offseason and spring training to get healthy and establish a rhythm should help.

As such, this sort of trade could benefit both sides immensely.

The Blue Jays get a top prospect before it's too late, while Bichette gets a fresh start on an aspiring contender where his services are most needed.

The Mariners are loaded with top-shelf pitching, but the offense has been far too anemic to get anywhere.

Bichette can't fix it on his own, but he could be a major part of the solution.

Former Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos has been wanting to replace his current shortstop Orlando Arcia in 2025.

With the Atlanta Braves lacking a premier shortstop in the recent offseason, the prospect of securing Bichette would emerge as a promising opportunity to bolster their roster.

Bichette, who signed a lucrative extension with the Blue Jays in 2023, could offer the Braves a significant upgrade from Orlando Arcia.

If the Atlanta Braves could manage to secure Bo Bichette's services, it could mark a transformative moment for their team dynamics.

Steven Teal of Fansided highlighted the considerable value that Bichette, who would be 28 before the 2026 season, could bring to the Braves as an exceptional shortstop.

Bichette's track record of stellar performances, including multiple All-Star appearances and leading the league in hits, underscores his potential to significantly enhance the Braves' lineup.

If the Braves are serious about trading for Bichette, he would not come cheap and they will need to package some solid prospects in the deal as it has been made clear that Ross Atkins will not just trade him simply to make the move.

The departure of Bichette could potentially signal a shift in the Blue Jays' roster dynamics and strategic direction.

Bo Bichette being traded to another club presents a compelling narrative in the realm of professional baseball.

The strategic maneuvering between teams, the player's individual career trajectory, and the broader implications on league dynamics all contribute to the intrigue surrounding a Bo Bichette trade.

Trading Bichette while he still has some value may be the right move for Ross Akins.

The last time Atkins banked on a players value going up by the deadline backfired in the form of a Josh Donaldson-Julien Merrywather trade with the then Cleveland Indians.

So this time around Atkins may want to get both arms around this situation before its too late.

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A Blue Jays trade centered on Bo Bichette may be Ross Atkins best move

Should the Toronto Blue Jays Trade Bo Bichette before its too late?

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