The New York Mets remain involved in the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, but expectations around how far they’re willing to go financially could be what changes everything.
According to Mark W. Sanchez of the New York Post, the Mets aren’t viewed as the team likely to offer Tucker the type of massive, long-term contract that he might be looking for.
“The Mets sales pitch is unclear, though another traditional, long-term contract would be a surprise. With obvious exceptions, Stearns tends to favor shorter-term contracts for veterans and just escaped Brandon Nimmo’s remaining five seasons,” he wrote.
While the Mets are still very much connected to Tucker and met with him, this will likely come down to money, just as it always does.
Tucker is entering his prime and should want the security of a long-term contract.
The Mets, meanwhile, appear far more comfortable giving out short-term deals rather than putting another huge deal on their books.
I wouldn't say that on the surface, Tucker is the perfect fit for the Mets, but when thinking about it more, it's unfair to say that a player who many view as one of the top five to 10 hitters in baseball would be a bad fit on a team trying to win a World Series.
While all the Mets might have other needs, Tucker is still very good and would be a nice addition to this ball club.
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