The Blue Jays' Bo Bichette Problem Just Got Worse...

[@scott_farr_8975]

Better idea get rid of Atkins &Shapiro first so BO goes back to being BO

[@johnmackenzie2277]

And Schneider also

[@BlueJaysToday]

Best idea I've heard yet

[@mactcampbell]

They aren't the ones with the bat in their hands.

[@disaj7460]

A beauty of a comment sir...why does it feel as tho that might just be the key??

[@Dulcimerist]

@@mactcampbell They're the ones creating a horrible work environment.

[@shibineru]

While it's true that every player will have struggles I don't think this is just with Bo. I think a couple of our players are feeling the same way. They really don't like upper mamanegement and are done working with them. And I think the fans can agree, I don't think we can stand another season with the Shapiro and Atkins combo. If anything they should be the ones leaving.

[@mauricekosich6166]

Atkins MUST go !!

[@waynejohanson1083]

I never did like the Atkins hiring. With there payroll they should be having a winning season. Looks to me soon this team will be rebuilding again.

[@lisaw1525]

Lisa's husband, Andy here. I'm English but I follow the fortunes of the Jays having visited Canada about 20 odd years ago. Just like my beloved soccer team in England, if a player doesn't want to be at a club then they should go. No player is bigger than the club. He's stealing a wage this year. Tell him to p**s off and get players in that are hungry to play for the Jays (probably for lesser wages). He is supposed to be a leader, when Delgado, Wells, Bautista etc played , even though the Jays weren't always the best they led by example. He doesn't, he is average at best this term. That said, if I was another club I would question his attitude. The discussions about the coaches etc are a separate issue. Go jays go.

[@Dulcimerist]

I live in the USA, but I still feel weird hearing the phrase "soccer team in England." Perhaps I watch so much Premiere League that I've become indoctrinated to refer to the league's teams as football teams. West Ham United are my favorite. Great points about Bo! He's always given me the impression of being a spoiled brat, and he still seems like one.

[@peterpeng7786]

go back to football, andy

[@lisaw1525]

@@peterpeng7786 (Andy W.) But my football team has been playing worse than the Jays. All the best.

[@janetd5121]

Bo is right about the Jays though, Shapiro and Atkins either don't want to win a world series or are incapable of building a team good enough to win one.

[@cforte0423]

Not with him on the team they won’t

[@MikeHart72]

I have to disagree. This year Toronto entered the season with high expectations. While agree they didn’t exactly make a big splash offensively but they did sign Turner who is a proven hitter with all signs pointing to a good season. He is also a veteran who knows what it takes to win. It’s not the fault of front office Justin isn’t lighting things up. Toronto also entered the season with high expectations for pitching. Last year they had a very durable rotation who all had a great year. There was no reason to think this would regress. While they aren’t horrible they are not the same as last year. What I took from last year was they didn’t need to make a big splash, just a few tweaks. I thought the experience Turner brought would make a big impact. Then slow starts and injuries happened. I don’t place all blame on front office. These are professional baseball players who are paid to perform. They need to do their job. I do expect big changes by the trade deadline and hopefully in the off-season. It is time to move on from some guys, Bichette might be one of them.

[@TonySaccucci]

@@MikeHart72 Are you referring to the same front office whereby things started to go downhill the moment this front office took over? That same one that brought in Vogelebach????????......the same front office that did essentially NOTHING constructive while our former GM Anthopolous was being proactive and trading for Chris Sale and Kelenic in the offseason so that they could remain competitive even so after losing Strider and Acuna? That front office? If so, I completely disagree. But hey, check out all the Rogers Centre renovations! lol.

[@mickeyjohn2442]

Shapiro and Atkins = Shatkins...These two clowns wouldn't know a good team if they tripped over one.

[@AlwayzFresh]

@@MikeHart72 nah, this year was dire before spring training.

[@wardmccomiskey2401]

Hard to do get anything for him. Better hang on to him for next year.

[@EvanMaddick]

I agree with many people his value isn’t very high based on performance currently. But it’s also seems he really doesn’t feel happy here, based on the news recently. We will see what happens in the off season, nothing will happen until then at least.

[@forajc]

All seasons have there up and downs …. Bo’s trade value is low …Bo is taking his own money off the table the more he talks & the worse he plays 😢😅…. He will almost guarantee have a better second half and better next year going into free agency …Bo will overcome his petulance & shine again …patience… Jays will have a better second half … reversion to the mean ….

[@disaj7460]

Luv the positivity...hope & pray you're right!

[@Dulcimerist]

Bo is going to put in the work and effort to have the best possible year in 2025, so he can get paid in free agency. A team looking at him right now would be seeing his current performance and poor attitude, will see the $17.5M owed to him in 2025, and will be making their offers accordingly.

[@joanneredmond7069]

He just looks like he is going through the motions. Look at his demeanor at the plate. He looks like he doesn't want to be there.

[@RitaLilleengen]

That clip looks edited. You could see that the video (the framing on it) change a little after the question is asked and Bo’s answer.

[@Ontariosound]

His body language is horrible.

[@katsinky5762]

He looks defeated. He knows his GM doesn't want this team to win.

[@chetthehoss]

Bichette's comments were definitely infuriating for the simple reason that he's supposed to be a premier game-changing type of top echelon player, and he's massively underperforming. So when someone like that says "I wanna win.", and they play like he's been playing this whole year (save for a few weeks), they come off as being arrogant and selfish. If you want to win so bad, then how about doing something to help YOUR TEAM win, instead of striking out constantly and making unproductive at-bats. Just a thought buddy. Regarding his potential trade, given how hopelessly he's been playing this year, his trade value is next to nothing now. The Blue Jays basically have to keep him. It would make me feel good to see him have to stick it out till the end of this pathetic season with the last-place team he's on, then they make a qualifying offer, which he'll reject because his ego would force him to, and then no one would offer him a contract for next season so he'll have to come back begging to get a job. Then maybe he'll learn his lesson, and actually try to play to his potential then he can go free agent and make his money somewhere he wants to be. Sad to see him act like this.

[@christopherblack4520]

He wants out, he just does not care anymore, counting the days.

[@AlwayzFresh]

Neither do I lol

[@JbVance-ne8xe]

I said the blue jays would lose 100 games this year. I sure hope they do. They need to get rid of the manager and gm.

[@sir.muffiniii7011]

They’re on pace for like 90 losses

[@ThatsElite]

I think it's time the Jays move on from Bo, he could still be a very good player, but it doesn't look like the fit is there anymore

[@Remliv]

He hasn't been comfortable with this front office for a few years now, and he's not the only one.

[@roberthickerty390]

It’s not just Bo. A lot of the players are off.

[@Sportsfan94]

Don't blame him. Rogers + Shatkins have destroyed this team

[@kofibabone725]

But when Vladdy looks like he has little effort, everyone jumps down his throat...... interesting

[@boolanny]

i can understand why anyone would wanna leave the blue jays, the organization built up then used vladdy and bo to make a shit ton of money and didn't pay them, why bother building up the player if you're not gunna pay them, it must be extremely embarrassing for those 2 going to all-star games and homerun derby's knowing everyone else around them are paid and they still waiting for a contract 2 of the mlb's biggest stars are the only ones not paid lol i'd stop giving my all for the team too...lol

[@disaj7460]

A fair point...sad, but true.

[@davidmorris6254]

both of those players are doing meh, they have a me first attitude that just doesn't work in a team game. The Jays would be better with neither

[@barbarasparkes1916]

What do you expect! If the guy is looking to the future and telling people he wants to play for a winning team! Doesn’t mean he won’t sign with Jays if they commit to winning. Doesn’t every ball player want to win a World Series?

[@katsinky5762]

I think he's unhappy with the higher ups and not his team. He wants to be on a team that wants to win. We'll Akins and company showed they do not. Atkins did nothing to help to make a winning team over the off season. Absolutely nothing. Bo is struggling yes but I think it's his mental health that's keeping him down. He looks defeated. Most of them look defeated. They have bad coaches and much worse GM. Their head office is garbage. Bo has lost hope and faith in the organization and I don't blame him.

[@stickcheck3045]

By his comment about the Giants, Bo is, in effect, asking for a trade. He's obviously not happy with whatever is poisoning the atmosphere in the clubhouse which could be another player or the attitude of upper level management.

[@jwk4567]

Thanks both for giving your all for the jays. Blessings wherever you end up even if that includes still on the jays!

[@johncho8766]

Watching Kevin Kiermaier handle business, even hitting a grand slam, after being placed on waivers is how a professional player handles himself on a team that has basically said that it doesn't want him. Watching Bo play this year is painful. It doesn't seem like a garden variety slump, but I sincerely hope it isn't an attitude thing or wanting to get traded. If nothing else, it's a dumb ass way to go about things: play so poorly that your trade value bombs. Why would the team trade him now? If he wanted to get traded, why not play as well as possible, get your trade value up, and have your pick of teams who want you? The irony is that if Bo was playing at the level everyone expected based on his past performance, he would probably be traded by now, or at least by the trade deadline because the Jays would know that they wouldn't be able to afford both him and Vladdy.

[@stickcheck3045]

Look at the standings. If Bo Bichette were playing to his potential, could anyone honestly say that he couldn't have helped the Jays win at least 9 or 10 more games? That would put the Jays right into the thick of the playoff race! You win by WANTING to win and winning as a team starts with YOURSELF!!!

[@tomdinder2109]

Go Jays Go,whomever the players are 🇨🇦 ⚾️🦬

[@disaj7460]

You're always so positive Tom...God bless you!

[@mfreel1657]

I've been saying for a while he doesn't want to be here. You can tell by his lack of effort and poor attitude. Trade him to a cold city with no indoor stadium. See how he likes that.

[@mickeyjohn2442]

The Blue Jays are a Minor League team...Playing in a Major League Stadium.

[@mactcampbell]

I want to win. It sure doesn't look like it these days. Other teams might be leery that he'll do the same if they acquire him and he gets a knot in his ass with that organization.

[@starwalk3r]

As a Giant's fan, I don't think Bo is worth trading for at this time. His game is off and he needs to fix that first before any further consideration.

[@pegnewsarepta3589]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ILove BO.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@newbrunswickcanadaguy6476]

If u look at bos numbers since he got hurt late last season he has not been good. So almost a full season of bad numbers. Leg injuries could be an issue. I guess we will see what happens.

[@disaj7460]

Def wondering the same thing. Once he heals up nicely, i feel he might return to his former self...or at least a new-improved version!

[@huntermanfortnite9934]

I just wanna see a bo homerun again 😢😢😢

[@SmoothBrownMan]

I think the Jays will have to get an overwhelming offer to trade him. It's a boring take but that's the only way a trade happens.

[@BlueJaysToday]

I agree, ultimately I wouldn't want to give him away for pennies on the dollar

[@pierre6625]

As far as I'm concerned, Bo Bichette has tried so hard in the past few years. Now the Blue Jay pitching is not great, the hitting percentage for the team is not great, and so on. Whether the Blue Jays make Upper Management changes or we will we will keep losing our best players. Glady is probably next.

[@peggykrauss9184]

I'M A CANADIAN AND BLUE JAYS IS MY TEAM,THE BO IS PLAYING AND HIS ATTITUDE,I REALLY THINK HE'S PULLING THE WOOL OVER EVERYONES EYES,PLAYING TERRIBLE,IHOPE HE'S GONE,GOOD F'N RIDDENS.

[@johngawrylash7732]

With Bo Bichette , Gunnar Henderson and Bobby Witt Jr. all being in the American League , Bo will never be an All-star again. That could cost him millions in a long contract and if they keep him for 1 more year , that'll be 2 years in a row not making the All-star team. I could see him moving to the National League where he might have a better chance at being a top 2 short stop if he finishes strong and follows that up with a good year.

[@fishingnerd400]

If they trade bo and Vlad. Good luck selling tickets lol.

[@Dulcimerist]

Good luck with SportsNet revenue. This would hurt multiple Rogers Communications subsidiaries.

[@marcpelu2558]

One of richest franchises in baseball and they refuse to pay homegrown talent

[@waynejohanson1083]

I expected this guy to be a all star this year and for years to come. I thought he was on his way to a great career. But It looks like he is going in the other direction.

[@alanwarnock71]

bo hit .290 to .311 every year except for this year. jay's should demand a huge haul for him. he'll go to a good team and hit like 35 + HRs and a .300 plus avg . he is a power hitter

[@sir.muffiniii7011]

Dude his career high in HR is 29

[@Dulcimerist]

Would you pay Bo $17.5M in 2025, based on what you're seeing right now?

[@mudwiser1391]

We all recognise Atkins and Shapiro are 99.9% of the problem. We the fans, new last year after the Jays were unceremoniously ousted_who waa responsible. Atkins has a chip on his shoulder and simply refuses to accept responsibility for the downfall of the Jays. John Schneider is going to lose his job because of Atkins. Cut Atkins loose now!!!, he is more than a detriment to the Jays success, he is a destructive force... Why is he still holding his position?

[@preston0808]

I'll take Bo's side over the canc3rous Shapiro / Atkins / Schneider. They have run this team into the ground. 3 months into Montoyo's tenure, I was calling for his firing. 6 months into Schneider's, I was saying the same. As soon as Bo stepped on the field yesterday, I was outraged. Calf injuries take a long time to fully heal. Why trot him out there in these meaningless games? Now his season is likely over.

[@EmotionallyExhausted]

You do not divest yourself of any asset at its all-time lowest value. Well... _winners_ don't.

[@edwinamador2731]

let him go at this point will make no difference

[@wendigo53]

Needs a haircut.

[@ryand34561]

Exactly, great video! I didn't see Bo signing with the Jays after the management issues he's already had with them over the past couple years. Trade him now to replenish the depleted farm system. I honestly would trade Vlad too and get another haul of prospects. It's going to take $200mil x6 years min to get him to sign.. maybe even the long 10 year $300mil+ to get it done. The doubt Rogers will do that and then he just walks. He loses value the longer they wait.

[@ryand34561]

@@archie15900 Because they're worth far more with 1.5 seasons of control instead of .5 season.

[@Dulcimerist]

@@ryand34561 They might be worth more now, but Atkins isn't one to get their full value. Bo could very well be worth more a year from now, though. Whatever attitude he has now, he's going to put in the work to have the very best 2025 possible in order to cash in when he hits free agency. Bo's current attitude and performance has his value artificially pushed low right now. Teams might not be that excited about paying Bo $17.5M in 2025 at this point.

[@lencrowell9564]

Take your "online betting" ads and shove them....... Greed. Greed. Greed

[@Raptorsovereverything]

dissing us while he still a blue jay not the smartest move

[@marrzy]

The fact you give Vlad a pass is ridiculous. No wonder the kid wants to leave

[@jaytabac6525]

Bo has been wanting to leave toronto for years. He is under control for one more season. He will be gone, but not this season.

[@lauriemccreary6744]

Until they get rid of Atkins & Shapiro the fans should stop going to their games!

[@stevejohnjr4092]

Who can blame him for not wanting to be part of this dumpster fire

[@Bbbbbvggtttttfcdeeww]

Bo is begging to be traded he’s sick of being in a Loser city!!!!

[@cprtrain]

He doesn't tray. He's lazy and has given up on the Jays. Also, he's not the only Jay with this problem.

[@densnow4816]

Jays need a rebuild, that should take priority.

[@donaldmacneil2633]

He showed he doesn't care it's obviously not the kind of guy on your team see you later

[@AlwayzFresh]

Fans & players can't stand this team as built by Shatkins. What a disaster.

[@lulurodmon]

Goodbye Bo keep Vladi the rest of our young guys keep. Sick and tired of the drama. Don’t care I have a Bichette jersey not about me.

[@RobertWiddes]

Atkins and Shapiro and company should had there asses fired after last years playoff exit after pulling berios after 4 innings in a must win game plus these 2 guys seriously failed in acquiring talent in the off-season to bolster the offense and do all Jays fan believe these 2 guys and there counterparts can rebuild this team by trading some of there best assets at the trade line I think not and most people with common sense would tend to agree

[@jamesbutcher2729]

both the jays and bichette would be better off parted jmo

[@frontierfishingwithryanmac1981]

His ego got the best of him!

[@guyhickey3343]

Dude is the worst SS in baseball…never seen him dive for a ball and a weak arm… offensively 😂.

[@wingsanthings7546]

Don't go Beau!

[@stevewilliams9672]

He doesnt want to play in Canada he hates it here get rid of him

[@borntoolate9081]

Was a good hitter.is an average SS.

[@cforte0423]

He is not a star. Dump him.

[@sir.muffiniii7011]

He is a star, this year is a very clear outlier he’s been one of the most consistent hitters over the past few years

[@cforte0423]

@@sir.muffiniii7011 stars perform when it counts and he chokes. I don’t care about stats. It is all about winning

[@sir.muffiniii7011]

@@cforte0423 so then is Mike Trout a star? And stats are what makes stars, and he’s also hitting .340 with RISP this year

[@cforte0423]

@@sir.muffiniii7011 look at Trouts GOL stats. If he is creating wins for the team. Yes. Bo doesn’t do that.

[@sir.muffiniii7011]

@@cforte0423 Bo has been doing that every year except this year

[@edwardzhu7430]

yikes

[@ecoslider21]

Call up Votto!........

[@CaperLee]

He is a cry baby, not a team player or a positive vibe in the clubhouse

[@sir.muffiniii7011]

No he’s just done with the management

[@disaj7460]

And if you're frustrated with how your szn's been going, you're attempting to make small adjustments (seemingly to no avail), the multiple injuries that are plaguing you, the miserable & one-sided things ppl on social media say...well you wouldn't come across super positive either. The simple fact of the matter is: The man wants to win! And they haven't been this szn. Guess it's really hard for him to hide his frustration.

[@disaj7460]

@@sir.muffiniii7011 agreed.

[@user-cz5gk3ko6o]

if my body mister is traded i will no longer watch the games. Even though I have been watching since 1980

[@Chim__Richalds]

Trade goldilocks

[@fabio40]

Bo wants to win huh? Well take a look at yourself first.

[@brucewayne3602]

does not possess a winning attitude ... but who wants a 'flake" !!!

[@sandymartillano]

Let him go BYE

[@hangemhi001]

What are we going to get for him ??? Another hope he makes our triple a team lol

[@sir.muffiniii7011]

Dude what? Bo has been one of the most consistent hitters over the past few years this year is an outlier

[@Dulcimerist]

Exactly! Bo is owed $17.5M in 2025. Why would any team be excited to pay that, based on Bo's attitude and current performance?

[@onlyincanadaapity1883]

Bo hearts not in it hear.

[@ryanbennett6381]

Bo Bo must go go

[@stevemcentee2880]

Bo can,t hit. He is a mediocre shortstop at best. His value isn,t much and Atkins will make a bad deal regardless.

[@kitchenerleslie6177]

Rich kid hair model. Tootles!

[@1dilligaf]

Trade him well he’s still worth something

[@MikeHart72]

I don’t know, at the moment he isn’t worth much. I would keep him hoping for a turn around in the second half which would increase his trade value. This season is shot, it’s time to make smart moves for the next.

[@sir.muffiniii7011]

@@MikeHart72his trade value is still pretty high

[@MikeHart72]

@@sir.muffiniii7011 The trade value of Bichette isn’t as high as you think. Bo has been in a slump from the start and has been battling injuries. Which contender will pay top dollar for a player they aren’t sure will contribute to their playoff run

[@sir.muffiniii7011]

@@MikeHart72 it’s quite obvious it’s because of his injuries and mental issues, it’s not mechanical at all, he’s fine

[@MikeHart72]

@@sir.muffiniii7011 I don’t want to get into a discussion about how an injured player can or can’t have proper mechanics, when you are injured your mechanics suffer. That’s beside the point. Let’s use the Yankees just as an example. Why would the Yanks give up anything good for an injured and poorly performing player in an effort to bolster their roster for a deep playoff run ? At the present moment Bichette’s trade value is lower than what it could be if he rebounds in the second half. If this season Bo doesn’t get healthy and improve the smart move would be to keep him, hope he comes back next season healthy and back on track and see how that season progresses. If the team is still going no where a healthy Bo Bichette at next tears trade deadline will bring a good return in a trade. Bo is a great player and has proven his worth. Toronto should not make hasty moves. If they are going to trade him do it at a time when they can get something worth it in return.

[@barnold23]

I can hear it now... OH-VER-RATED clap clap clap-clap-clap OH-VER-RATED clap clap clap-clap-clap lol buh bye bo... won't hear any complaints from me...

[@stevebaynham4148]

Stats dont lie

[@russyoung7388]

Over rated he throws total shit at Vlad any other 1st baseman right in thier glove he never bends over trade or a year in Buffalo

[@sir.muffiniii7011]

What

[@stevebaynham4148]

If hes bad mouthin bye bye...

[@stevemegill1176]

Plain and simple BO wants out😮