The Toronto Blue Jays are one of the top spenders this winter, and they aren't expected to slow down anytime soon.
After spending over $300 million this winter, there is likely at least one more move coming, with Toronto's front office showing every indication they're spending on another bat for their lineup.
According to Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, one free agent rumor has Toronto's odds of landing top free agent Kyle Tucker increasing, thanks to the Blue Jays zeroing in on the ex-Chicago Cubs outfielder as their top target.
Kyle Tucker to Toronto looking more likely than ever
"The Blue Jays have been in touch with both (Bregman and Bichette), too," Rosenthal and Sammon write, "but now appear more focused on Tucker."
While Bo Bichette and Alex Bregman are options for Toronto thiswinter still, even after the $60 million Kazuma Okamoto signing, Tucker is the much more likely target.
The former Cubs and Houston Astros outfielder is the highest priority for the Blue Jays this winter, according to this report.
Spending big is still in the cards for the Blue Jays, and Tucker, projected to land a new deal in the $30 million to $40 million per-year range, could be doubling their current spending this winter.
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Tucker is worth such a big payday, as the star outfielder has been one of the most consistent players in the Majors over the last few years.
With the Blue Jays strong infield depth after Okamoto's signing, adding Tucker to the roster makes the most sense. While Okamoto could slide into the outfield, making Bregman and Bichette options at this point, Tucker is clearly the best fit.
And this report from the duo from The Athletic indicates that the Blue Jays front office recognizes this fit and has zeroed in on Tucker as their next free agent target, spelling good news for a possible free agent contract.
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