The New York Mets' offseason has been filled with rumors, and that has included them checking in on one of the biggest stars on the market.
Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that the Mets have reached out to Kyle Tucker, who many view as the best player available. Tucker is a better player than someone like Cody Bellinger, as he’s arguably one of the best hitters in baseball.
That said, fit matters just as much as anything else.
While Tucker would undeniably help, Bellinger continues to stand out as the more likely target for this Mets team.
The Mets have clear needs in center field and at first base, and Bellinger has already shown he can handle both at a high level.
There’s also the reality of competition. Luring Bellinger away from the New York Yankees is never going to be easy, and per Heyman, it’ll be difficult to do so.
“While superstar Tucker, who they’ve contacted, is the better player, Bellinger is the logical fit since he’s proven he can superbly play center field and first base — two more Mets issues. However, the chances to lure Bellinger from The Bronx probably aren’t great (unlike in the case of Soto, this won’t be decided by the mother and nine uncles),” he wrote.
If the Yankees don’t give Bellinger what he’s looking for, the Mets could be right there, but there’s a price tag attached.
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