Phillies tabbed as 'favorites' for Bo Bichette in ideal free-agent update

The Philadelphia Phillies are entertaining a wild offseason move after J.T. Realmuto's free-agent talks fell apart.

Dave Dombrowski and company are seriously considering signing Toronto Blue Jays star Bo Bichette this winter, and with a meeting scheduled for Monday, things are trending in the right direction.

So much so that MLB insider Ken Rosenthal on Foul Territory revealed that he believes the Phillies are the favorites to sign Bichette this winter.

Phillies 'favorites' for Bo Bichette in free agency

"If I had to guess right now," Rosenthal said, "I would say the Phillies are the favorite; we'll see what happens."

Rosenthal's proclamation that the Phillies are the favorites for Bichette is a big deal. While it's not confirming a deal will get done, it's a big sign that the Phillies can close a deal soon.

With the Boston Red Sox reeling after losing Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs, and turning their sights to Bichette, the Phillies' competition for Bichette might be a bit tougher than initially anticipated.

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But thanks to Don Mattingly's connection with Bichette, and the free-agent infielder having a reported desire to play for the Phillies, their odds to land the Blue Jays star are high.

Adding Bichette to the Phillies' lineup would come with a lot of ramifications, which could impact the futures of Bryson Stott, Alec Bohm, Edmundo Sosa, and especially Realmuto this winter.

A lot is up in the air for the Phillies amid their interest in Bichette, and this update from Rosenthal tabbing the Phillies as the favorites is some ideal news for the Phillies and their fans.

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