Report: Free agent Kyle Tucker meets with Blue Jays, Mets, Dodgers
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Free agent Kyle Tucker meeting with his top suitors this week has everyone asking which team is likely to land the the four-time all-star.
In less than a month, Blue Jays pitchers and catchers will report to spring training in Florida.
The defending American League champions have been the offseason's busiest team, signing four players and making a few small trades. But they may not be done.
Which of these destinations would make most sense for Kyle Tucker: Blue Jays, Dodgers or Mets? MLB HotStove discusses three of the reported teams involved in the Tucker sweepstakes.
According to a report on Sunday night from former Mets, Orioles GM Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM, Tucker has now met with all three of those teams, either in person or via video
A League source confirmed to me that the three main teams involved in the Tucker negotiations (Tor, LAD, NYM) have all met with the player, either in person or over Zoom, as part of the recruiting process for a star player. Will be interesting to see if any of the 3 teams increase their offers soon to separate themselves from the other
Blue Jays well positioned to sign Kyle Tucker long-term
Of those three teams, the Blue Jays certainly seem well-positioned to land Tucker in free agency, considering they're likely the only potential suitor willing to offer him a long-term deal, while both the Dodgers and Mets would prefer a shorter term with a higher average annual value.
«I feel like the market is the Jays. I'm just waiting for that announcement of a nine-year deal for Kyle Tucker in Toronto." Jared Carrabis joins JD Bunkis to share his read on the #BlueJays position in the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes.
Toronto has been the team most often linked to Tucker this offseason, and The Athletic's Mitch Bannon reported on Jan. 6 that it was becoming more more aggressive in its pursuit.
It's unclear if the Blue Jays have held a second meeting with Tucker or have plans to do so after hosting him at their player development complex in Dunedin, Fla., in early December.
Around the industry, the Blue Jays have long been viewed as the most likely team to offer Tucker a long-term megadeal, while the Dodgers and Mets are thought to favor a shorter-term agreement with a higher average annual value.
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JANVIER 12 | 109 ANSWERS Report: Free agent Kyle Tucker meets with Blue Jays, Mets, Dodgers Who will land free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker? | ||
| Toronto Blue Jays | 76 | 69.7 % |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 18 | 16.5 % |
| New York Mets | 15 | 13.8 % |
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