Bo Bichette explains why he chose to sign with the Mets this offseason.

The New York Mets changed their offseason from one of the worst to one of the best in a few days. They signed Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr.

NEW YORK (AP) — From hitting in the clutch to testing free agency, Bo Bichette has soaked up plenty of baseball advice from his big league dad over the years. Dante Bichette doesn't have much to offer about handling the hot corner,

David Stearns strongly hinted the Mets are not done this offseason, reiterating he hopes to add a starting pitcher.

NEW YORK — The image of the Dodgers pouring out onto the field at Rogers Centre, celebrating a victory over the Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series last fall, will be ingrained in Bo Bichette’s mind forever.

The Phillies gave Bichette the offer he wanted: seven years, $200 million. But the Mets swooped in with a shorter-term, higher-salary offer. “It’s a gut punch,” Dave Dombrowski said.

As such, the Mets will play Bichette at third base, The Athletic reports. Regardless, the Mets signed him for his premium bat, not his glove. In Queens, Bichette joins a Mets offense that already figured to be in strong shape.

Red Sox expected to have interest in 49 home run slugger after missing out on Bo Bichette originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.