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Phillies GM Admits Mets Delivered Him a ‘Gut Punch’ This Offseason
The Mets committed nearly $100 million for one season on Bichette after losing Kyle Tucker to Dodgers, triggering a major free-agent domino effect in the NL East.
- On Jan 20, 2026, the New York Mets signed Bo Bichette to a three-year contract, spurning the Philadelphia Phillies and surprising their NL East rivals.
- After the Dodgers signed Kyle Tucker on Thursday, The Philly Show hosts described the Mets' pursuit of Bichette as panic-driven following Tucker's market reshaping.
- Structurally, the deal included opt-outs after years one and two and a $42 million average annual value, with commentators saying the Mets’ AAV overwhelmed other offers.
- Phillies officials reacted angrily as Salisbury cited a $90 million luxury-tax hit, and Dave Dombrowski, Phillies president of baseball operations, called it `a gut punch` and said, `I can't say that we ever thought it was done`.
- In response, the Phillies signed J.T. Realmuto to a three-year deal and retained most of their 96 wins roster, with Dombrowski saying `People forget we re-signed Schwarbs`.
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Phillies president Dave Dombrowski says losing prized free agent Bo Bichette to Mets a gut punch
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bo Bichette spurning the Phillies for the NL East rival New York Mets was akin to a gut punch for the NL East champions.
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