Bo Bichette's excitement about reuniting with Marcus Semien is palpable, as the two former Blue Jays teammates are now joining forces with the Mets. During a postgame press conference in 2021, Bichette expressed his deep respect for Semien, a veteran second baseman. When asked about his experience playing with Semien, Bichette simply replied, 'Everything.' He went on to explain that Semien has been a significant influence on his career. This sentiment is further emphasized by the fact that both players had their best seasons in 2021. Bichette, in his third big league season, made the All-Star team, hitting 29 home runs and leading the American League with 191 hits. Semien, on the other hand, had an even more remarkable year, finishing third in the AL MVP voting after slashing .265/.334/.538 with 45 homers and 102 RBIs. The trade that brought Semien to the Mets was a strategic move by the team, as David Stearns described it as a better fit on the field, in the clubhouse, and contractually. Bichette's arrival in Queens was finalized with a three-year, $126 million contract, with opt-outs after the first two years, marking a significant step in his career.
