"However, beyond all the bright red Baseball Savant sliders and the Cubs' first Silver Slugger in the outfield since Sammy Sosa in 2002, a lot of negativity surrounded Tucker during his time in Chicago. The Wrigley Field faithful showered him with boos on several occasions, stemming from a perceived lack of hustle on groundouts to the right side of the infield."
"First, we must look at the package of Cam Smith, Hayden Wesneski, and Isaac Paredes that was sent to Houston. Smith, the main asset acquired by the Astros, debuted on Opening Day and posted a .765 OPS before the All-Star break. Although his performance fell off in the second half, he showed the potential that led the Cubs to draft him 14th overall in 2024."
On December 13, 2024, the Cubs acquired Kyle Tucker in a blockbuster trade that sent Cam Smith, Hayden Wesneski, and Isaac Paredes to Houston. Tucker produced elite offensive metrics and earned the franchise's first outfield Silver Slugger since 2002, boosting the lineup. Fans often booed Tucker due to perceived lack of hustle on certain plays, creating negative attention. Cam Smith opened on Opening Day and reached a .765 OPS before the All-Star break but regressed later. Wesneski underwent Tommy John surgery after six appearances. Paredes hit 20 homers in 102 games, aided by Houston’s ballpark.
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