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Here’s the latest news and buzz surrounding the free agent outfielder <\/em>Kyle Tucker<\/strong><\/em> and his chances of signing with <\/em>The Mets<\/em>…<\/em><\/p>\n Jan. 15, 8:23 am<\/strong><\/p>\n The Mets have a four-year offer for Tucker, reports Mike Puma of the New York Post.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Puma’s report comes on the heels of a report from SNY analyst and SiriusXM’s Jim Duquette, who reported Wednesday that the Mets may have ended their four-year deal.<\/p>\n Duquette added that there will be exits — and possibly multiple exits — as part of the deal.<\/p>\n Additionally, Duquette noted that Steve Cohen<\/strong> you are involved in the program.<\/p>\n According to multiple reports on Tuesday, the Mets extended Tucker a three-year contract worth $50 million per year.<\/p>\n In addition to the Mets, the Blue Jays have reportedly made Tucker an offer, and Toronto is the long-term type. There hasn’t been any information about the amount of the Blue Jays’ offer or whether it contains a waiver.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The Dodgers have also been in the mix with Tucker, whose decision could come today.<\/p>\n Jan. 14, 8:30 p.m<\/strong><\/p>\n As baseball awaits Kyle Tucker’s decision, it appears that the Mets will have to wait a little longer to find out if they have won the right to sign their best hitter in the offseason.<\/p>\n Mike Puma of the NY Post reports that the Mets are not expecting Tucker’s decision until at least Thursday. This comes after Puma reported that Mets brass expected an answer “soon” and that they had no idea where to lean.<\/p>\n New York was one of the three most aggressive teams in Tucker’s service. The Blue Jays and Dodgers are the other two.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The Mets have reportedly offered a short-term contract worth $50 million per year, with other reports saying the deal is for three or four years.<\/p>\n Jan. 13, 7:17 p.m<\/strong><\/p>\n With news that the Mets had offered Tucker a short-term, AAV deal worth $50 million a year that broke early Tuesday, the Blue Jays reportedly made an offer to the outfielder — a long-term contract that pays Tucker less annually than New York’s offer.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the Dodgers, another aggressive suitor in the Tucker sweepstakes, continue to lurk and have the potential to offer a big short-term deal, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, though no numbers have been reported.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Jan. 13, 8:40 am<\/strong><\/p>\n The Yankees are “on the edge” of Tucker’s situation, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post.<\/p>\n For conversations between the Yanks and Cody Bellinger<\/strong> reportedly in a “difficult situation,” the Bombers — who are still trying to work things out with Bellinger — have been looking for other options.<\/p>\n In addition to Tucker and Bellinger, Bo Bichette <\/strong>you live in a free market.<\/p>\n Tucker has been heavily linked to the Blue Jays, Mets, and Dodgers, and has reportedly taken meetings with all three teams.<\/p>\n The expectation at the start of the offseason was that Tucker would get a big contract in terms of length and dollars. However, it now seems likely that he will opt for a short-term exit deal and a much higher average annual fee than he would have received under a long-term deal.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Jan. 11, 9:35 p.m<\/strong><\/p>\n The Mets, Dodgers, and Blue Jays \u2014 the three teams identified as frontrunners in pursuit of Tucker \u2014 have “met in person or via Zoom,” with the free agent, according to a report Sunday night by former MLB manager and MLB Network radio analyst Jim Duquette.<\/p>\n Duquette added that this is “part of the process of recruiting a star player,” but that it will be “interesting to see” if any teams increase their offers to “differentiate themselves.”<\/p>\n Jan. 7, 8:24 p.m<\/strong><\/p>\n Previous reports suggested that Tucker might have to get a short-term deal with a high AAV, but one team seems willing to commit to the All-Star outfielder long-term.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The Athletic’s Will Samson reports that while the Mets, Dodgers and Blue Jays are among Tucker’s options this offseason, New York’s preference is to offer a shorter contract. Sammon speculates that the Mets would like to make a deal less than four years long. However, the Blue Jays are expected to offer a longer contract this offseason.<\/p>\n Sammon notes that the Dodgers shouldn’t be overlooked, as they have a history of coming in and making deals.<\/p>\n After trading Brandon Nimmo<\/strong> for Rangers, Juan Soto<\/strong> is the only Mets outfielder listed in pen. Tyrone Taylor<\/strong> again Carson Benge<\/strong> they are the current top candidates to fill out center field and left field, but adding Tucker would quickly change that equation.<\/p>\n January 6, 8:37 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n Three teams came out as the most “aggressive” in pursuing Tucker.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n According to former MLB manager and MLB Network radio analyst Jim Duquette, the Mets, Dodgers and Blue Jays are Tucker’s most aggressive suitors. However, Duquette added that nothing seems close and there is some distance between the other team that is reportedly interested and the big three.<\/p>\n Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reported on Tuesday that Toronto has stepped up its efforts to recruit Tucker as he fits their roster better than the former player. Bo Bichette<\/strong>. After signing the Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto<\/strong>The Blue Jays’ field is almost set, while adding outs is easy. Adding Tucker would mean Anthony Santander<\/strong> it can move to the left field, let it George Springer <\/strong>playing most of the time as the team’s DH.<\/p>\n Jan. 5, 2:08 p.m<\/strong><\/p>\n USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported Monday that Tucker’s market is “a big mystery,” adding that he may have to “take a high AAV on a short-term contract and get back on the market after two injury-plagued second halves.”<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Many believed that Tucker’s market would result in a large contract in terms of length, with some projecting a 10 or 11-year deal. However, that may not be the case if the parties do not agree with the idea of \u200b\u200ba long-term commitment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Here’s the latest news and buzz surrounding the free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker and his chances of signing with The Mets… Jan. 15, 8:23 am The Mets have a four-year offer for Tucker, reports Mike Puma of the New York Post. 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