TL;DR
- Los Angeles Dodgers aim for a threepeat, needing to become invincible.
- Bleacher Report suggests Kyle Tucker is a perfect fit for the Dodgers' outfield.
- Tucker offers offensive and defensive upgrades, fitting well with the Dodgers' talent.
- The Dodgers may be the only team able to afford Tucker's projected mega deal.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are progressing toward assembling a roster capable of achieving one of sports' most formidable accomplishments: the threepeat. To succeed, they must ensure their already formidable squad becomes absolutely invincible.
Luckily for them, it seems the top free agent on the market could be theirs if they want him. Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer believes the Dodgers are the “perfect fit” for four-time All-Star Kyle Tucker.
“Their offense, in particular, was pretty mediocre for much of the regular season and even in the playoffs. They won the World Series in spite of it, as Dodgers hitters only had a.658 OPS in the Fall Classic, compared to a.745 OPS for Toronto hitters. Kyle Tucker is the best possible upgrade they can make just in the abstract, and he would slot neatly into an outfield that was an offensive black hole for much of this year. Dodgers outfielders did hit 73 home runs, but with only a.299 OBP,” Rymer wrote.
During the recent season, Tucker hit for a.266 average,.377 on-base percentage,.464 slugging percentage, and an.841 OPS, accumulating 25 doubles, 22 homers, 73 RBIs, and 25 stolen bases across 136 contests. Pairing him with Hernandez, Pages, and the other talented Dodgers could once again lead L.A. To baseball dominance.
Tucker also brings some more defense to the table, as his Gold Glove will work wonders in Dodger Stadium. L.A. Is also possibly one of the few teams that can afford the mega deal Tucker's projected to receive.
If the Dodgers are serious about acquiring him, they must act without delay. Otherwise, another team seeking a star player to galvanize their efforts will likely make their move as soon as possible.
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