"If there's one team willing and able to give outfielder Kyle Tucker the $400 million he seeks in free agency, it's the Toronto Blue Jays, according to many of the agents, executives and managers at baseball's annual winter meetings this week. And if there's one team with the capability to both trade for and extend Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, according to insiders, it's the Los Angeles Dodgers."
"The Blue Jays have already landed arguably the best free agent pitcher, signing Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million contract, and are poised to hand out another nine-figure deal in their pursuit of a bat. The Dodgers signed the most decorated closer in free agency, agreeing to terms on a three-year, $69 million deal with Edwin Diaz, and have the resources to pull off this offseason's biggest trade, in whichever form it takes."
"The Chicago Cubs need an assortment of pitching but are wary of the luxury-tax threshold; the Houston Astros desperately need to replace free agent Framber Valdez in the rotation but will probably have to do so via trade; the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers are looking to cut costs once again; the San Francisco Giants are expected to act conservatively; and though the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and New York"
Toronto Blue Jays are positioned to offer outfielder Kyle Tucker a $400 million free-agent contract, while Los Angeles Dodgers have the resources to trade for and extend Detroit ace Tarik Skubal. The Blue Jays signed Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million deal and remain poised to pursue another nine-figure bat. The Dodgers added closer Edwin Diaz on a three-year, $69 million contract and seek an outfielder. Both franchises dominate offseason activity amid many big-market owners reluctant to spend. Several clubs face constraints: Cubs worry about the luxury-tax threshold; Astros likely must replace Framber Valdez via trade; Padres and Rangers aim to cut costs; Giants plan conservative moves.
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