“It’s a joke”: Bo Bichette’s $126 million signing sparks backlash as ex MLB player slams his press conference remarks
Bo Bichette’s three-year, $126 million deal with the New York Mets on January 20, 2026, caused a stir. At his press conference, his comments about the Mets and the Phillies drew sharp criticism from former MLB player Ben Davis, who said, “Blow that smoke somewhere else.” Phillies executive Dave Dombrowski called losing Bichette a “gut punch” and then signed J.T. Realmuto instead.
Bo Bichette’s three-year, $126 million deal with the New York Mets on January 20, 2026, caused a stir. At his press conference, his comments about the Mets and the Phillies drew sharp criticism from former MLB player Ben Davis, who said, “Blow that smoke somewhere else.” Phillies executive Dave Dombrowski called losing Bichette a “gut punch” and then signed J.T. Realmuto instead.
