Bo Bichette on reception he'll get from Phillies fans: 'I look forward to it'

In an appearance on "Foul Territory" Wednesday, New York Mets infielder Bo Bichette was asked what reception he expects when he visits Citizens Bank Park this season to play the Phillies. 

"If I know Philly fans, probably not the best," Bichette said with a smile. 

"But, I mean, I don't know, I've never been booed by an opposing crowd like that. ... I look forward to it, man. I look forward to it. In my opinion, that's something actually pretty cool to experience. I look forward to it." 

Bo Bichette says boos are “pretty cool to experience.” 😳

(Via @FoulTerritoryTV)

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Of course, the Bichette saga is well documented at this point. It appeared that he was going to join the Phillies — reportedly on a seven-year deal worth approximately $200 million — with managing partner John Middleton even saying recently that the club "thought we had a deal," even if nothing was finalized. Instead, Steve Cohen and the Mets swooped in at the last second after getting spurned by Kyle Tucker and signed Bichette to a three-year/$126 million deal with player opt outs available after both 2026 and 2027. 

The Phillies don't like to give player opt-out clauses in contracts, so it's understandable that Bichette chose the Mets. Under this deal, he'll make $42 million this season, and have the chance to opt out after 2026 without a qualifying offer attached to him and still on the right side of 30. Most people would have taken the Mets offer over the Phillies if they were in Bichette's shoes. 

But don't let logic get in the way of a good rivalry. Phillies fans are upset because they were already picturing Bichette in red pinstripes, only to have him sign with the club's biggest rival instead. They'll take that out on him on June 18, when the Mets first visit Citizens Bank Park this season. These type of rivalries are what makes sports fun, and Bichette seems to get that. 

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