Bo Bichette should take inspiration from Marcus Semien for his next contract

We still don't know where several big free agents will sign for next season. It's a mystery.

In Quebec, the one attracting the most attention is Bo Bichette. After all, he's a star player who spent the early years of his career with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Naturally, he's the talk of the town.

The more time passes, the more we realize that teams like him, but that his defense isn't necessarily attractive at shortstop. A move to second base is much more likely.

Of course, as we know, Bichette isn't exactly against the idea. He did well in the World Series at second base, and you'd think he'd be good for the long term at that position.

But that shouldn't stop him from asking for shortstop money to play second base, whether in Toronto or elsewhere.

The Blue Jays need to pay Bo Bichette shortstop money, even if they plan on playing him at second base. pic.twitter.com/3SHYWIJtmQ

– Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) December 24, 2025

In this regard, he must do as Marcus Semien, who signed at a high price in Toronto and Texas back in the day to play second base… but who had a past as a shortstop, allowing him to be paid more than players at his new position.

I'm sure that's what's happening with Bichette: pay me like a shortstop (which he is), but make me play wherever you want.

If the Blue Jays were to bring him back to Toronto, that would have to be the mentality. After all, the club is much better defensively with Andres Gimenez at the #6 position.

Bichette deserves the money for his bat, which is among Major League Baseball's elite.

In any case, a player who has signed his big contract should be able to do what's best for his club – and I say that even though I doubt more and more that Bichette will sign long-term as early as this winter. He no longer has to build his resume for autonomy and can just play freely.

That's what Rafael Devers was often criticized for in 2025, when he said no to the Red Sox to play first base.

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