As a result, it seems like Tucker is going to sign a new deal with a new team. The top suitors are likely the large markets like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays. There are bound to be other suitors, too.
Bleacher Report’s Erik Beaston recently predicted Tucker would bolt from Chicago and sign a huge deal with the Dodgers.
“The outfielder is fresh off his first season in Chicago, in which he hit 22 home runs, drove in 73 runs, and stole 25 bases, all while missing 26 games due to a calf injury,” Beaston wrote. “His mix of power and speed at the plate, coupled with his superb defensive play in the outfield, make him arguably the most complete player available. The Yankees and Dodgers are intriguing because they are already World Series contenders and Tucker would only further enhance their odds of winning a championship.”
Tucker signing with the Dodgers would be a nightmare scenario for the rest of the league, but it’s exactly the kind of move the Dodgers could make.
They have the money to sign him to a mega-contract. The Dodgers also need to add an outfielder after Michael Conforto’s disastrous season in Los Angeles. Adding Tucker would be a dream come true for the defending World Series champions.
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