"Bo Bichette was one of the top free agents on the market this past winter. There was no denying that offensively, he was going to be an upgrade for whatever team that signed him. The problem was, his market wasn't as big as originally projected, mostly due to the fact that not many teams wanted to sign him to play shortstop, the position he has played since he debuted in the major leagues in 2019 with the Toronto Blue Jays."
"Bizarre Bo Bichette-Alex Rodriguez comp is ridiculous for one obvious reason From a surface level, sure, this situation is similar because A-Rod had played shortstop for his entire career until the trade that sent him from the Texas Rangers to the New York Yankees and once he got to his new team, Rodriguez then became a third baseman so that Derek Jeter could continue as the shortstop of the Yankees."
Bo Bichette was a top free agent and projected offensive upgrade, but his market was smaller than expected because few teams wanted him to play shortstop. Teams' concerns about his defensive efficiency led to a planned move to third base rather than shortstop. Some observers compare the move to Alex Rodriguez's shift to third in New York to accommodate Derek Jeter. The comparison overlooks that Bichette's position change is driven by defensive metrics and market demand, not deference to an incumbent star. Francisco Lindor remains the Mets' shortstop, and Bichette accepted the third-base role amid limited shortstop opportunities.
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