Kyle Tucker’s four-year, $240MM contract with the Dodgers ended an intriguing trip through free agency for the outfielder, as Tucker opted for a shorter-term deal with an extremely high average annual value and some built-in flexibility (opt-outs after the 2027 and 2028 seasons) over a longer-term pact. Multiple reports suggested that Tucker’s only true long-term offer on the … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Reportedly Offered 10-Year, $350MM Deal To Kyle Tucker
Phillies Reportedly Made Seven-Year Offer To Bo Bichette
The Mets and Bo Bichette reportedly have a deal in place, a three-year deal with a huge average annual value and opt-outs after each season. It seems he almost went the more traditional route. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Phillies thought they were going to land Bichette with a $200MM deal over seven years until the Mets swooped in with their offer after losing … [Read more...] about Phillies Reportedly Made Seven-Year Offer To Bo Bichette
Dodgers To Sign Kyle Tucker
The two-time defending champions have done it again. The Dodgers are reportedly in agreement with Kyle Tucker on a four-year, $240MM contract. The deal includes $30MM in deferrals and will come with an approximate $57.1MM annual value for luxury tax purposes. Tucker, a client of Excel Sports Management, receives a $64MM signing bonus — all but $10MM of which is paid is upfront … [Read more...] about Dodgers To Sign Kyle Tucker
Latest On Mets’, Blue Jays’ Pursuit Of Kyle Tucker
8:55am: ESPN’s Jeff Passan was a guest on Sportsnet in Toronto this morning and reported on air that the Blue Jays have been “the only team that has shown the willingness to go as deep as 10 years, potentially” (video link). Passan adds that a decision from Tucker could occur before the end of the week. 7:08am: The Mets have made a four-year offer to star outfielder Kyle … [Read more...] about Latest On Mets’, Blue Jays’ Pursuit Of Kyle Tucker
Blue Jays Sign Rafael Lantigua To Minor League Deal
The Blue Jays brought infielder Rafael Lantigua back to the organization on a minor league contract, the team announced. Toronto also added infielder Carlos Mendoza and confirmed previously reported agreements with Jorge Alcala, Eloy Jiménez and Michael Plassmeyer. All five players receive non-roster invitations to big league camp. Lantigua, 27, initially signed with the Jays … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Sign Rafael Lantigua To Minor League Deal