""At least with Freeman, we knew there was going to be a decline in power as he entered his mid-30s. Tucker isn't even 30 yet and has already seen a bit of a decline. With all things being equal, Cody Bellinger might be the better option for any team - not just the Dodgers - going forward. You'll get 70-75% of Tucker's offensive production and substantially better defense for more than half the cost in years and money."
"Tucker's going to get his bag. It might be from the Dodgers, it might be from the Blue Jays, Yankees, Phillies or someone else. But this is more of a buyer beware moment, and while it'd be easy for the Dodgers to throw money at their lack of outfield production, Tucker may not be the right guy for them. Then again, the free-agent options are so limited that the Dodgers might be more willing to take a chance on him"
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed outfielder Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract with a $60 million average annual value and an opt-out after year two. The deal likely includes deferments and will be front-loaded. Tucker fills a major outfield vacancy on the Dodgers' roster. The contract drew shock given Tucker's early signs of decline despite being under 30. Cody Bellinger could provide roughly 70–75% of Tucker's offensive production with substantially better defense at far lower cost. Limited free-agent alternatives likely pushed the Dodgers to spend to extend their championship window.
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