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It was a strange day in Major League Baseball. Three stars (Ranger Suarez, Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker) were introduced to the media in Boston, New York and Los Angeles. In addition, Scott Boras reached an agreement with the Yankees for the services of Cody Bellinger.
The attention of many in Quebec was focused on New York, as Bo Bichette and the Mets held a press conference to introduce the third baseman to the media.
Sportsnet's Shi Davidi traveled to the Big Apple to chat with the former Blue Jays player.
What the player told him was that he and the Blue Jays had been in contact throughout the offseason. However, it didn't work out (which was always a likely scenario) and he says he's very happy to be in New York.
Bo Bichette joins @ShiDavidi to discuss signing with the Mets, switching to third base, and his time with the Blue Jays. pic.twitter.com/vQOUamuUET
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) January 21, 2026
Bichette would have liked to play with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for longer, and he has respect for Blue Jays fans, but he wanted to focus on his new club and his new number, 19.
It's only natural.
The Bichette family
pic.twitter.com/jFDcAkXNqd
– SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) January 21, 2026
Basically, during his many interviews, he said he wanted to win, that New York was the best city in the world and that he knew signing with the Mets was the best thing for him.
On that note, it probably hurt Blue Jays fans… and Phillies fans.
Bichette (who let his agent answer a question about his exit options) has officially moved on. He's concentrating on preparing for his life change – and position change – to help the Mets win.
But unless he can pitch as well as hit, it's going to be tough for him to win for the Mets in this rotation.
David Stearns with @SteveGelbs on the Mets' pursuit for a pitcher:
“My preference is to add a starting pitcher, I've been open and honest about that throughout the entire offseason.
I can't say with certainty we're going to be able to do that, but we remain engaged on a… pic.twitter.com/ZmbCLrK8SW
– SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) January 21, 2026
- The Blue Jays paid tribute to their former player.
Seven seasons of memories
– Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) January 21, 2026
- Kyle Tucker will wear #23 because of Michael Brantley. He'll play in right and hit to second or third.
Kyle Tucker in Dodger Blue for the first time pic.twitter.com/nzXUKvDnn5
– Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) January 21, 2026
- Ranger Suarez has always loved the Red Sox.
Ranger Suarez's suit game is off to a good start pic.twitter.com/MDbcBUbLJ1
– Rob Bradford (@bradfo) January 21, 2026
- Yadier Molina: special advisor to Chaim Bloom.
Future Hall of Fame catcher Yadier Molina is hired by the St. Louis Cardinals to be special assistant to Chaim Bloom, president of baseball operations.
– Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) January 21, 2026
- Who are the big names still available?
With Bellinger headed back to the Yankees, the top remaining free agents are LHP Framber Valdez, 3B Eugenio Suarez, INF Luis Arráez, RHP Zac Gallen, RHP Chris Bassitt, and RHP Lucas Giolito.
– Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) January 21, 2026
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