Kyle Tucker Cubs could initiate extension talks this summer before he enters free agenc

Theres no indication the Cubs are discu Nate Sestina Jersey sing a potential extension yet with superstar OF Kyle Tucker, but word is they may well talk this summer. Star players dont usually give up free agency in their walk year, especially with new teams Mookie Betts and but the improved Cubs, a marquee franchise, could hold allure. They also did their biggest deals with other Excel clients Jason Heyward and Danby Swanson (although those deals, for $184M and $177M, respectively, dont approach Tuckers value and the cautious Cubs arent known for monster deals despite big revenue.) The obvious comp is . While Tucker is probably a better all-around player, Guerreros edges are age (Tucker is relatively young but 26 months older), greater cachet and the Jays desperation. Kyle Tucker could begin talks with the Cubs this summer about an extension. Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images More From Jon Heyman In Guerreros deal (and its great for baseball, he stayed!), a $335M signing bonus is spread over the 14 years a $25M tax benefit for Guerrero, whose main residence is Florida. Buck Williams Jersey