Bleacher Report questions if Blue Jays have enough money to sign Kyle Tucker after already spending a ton of money

Jon Conahan

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The Toronto Blue Jays continue to be linked to some of the biggest names on the market, but at least one report suggests there could be real limits to how far the team is willing to go.

Kyle Tucker has been viewed as a potential fit for several contenders this offseason, and early on, Toronto has been named the top landing spot. 

However, that chatter may be cooling as teams around the league take stock of how much they’ve already committed financially this winter.

Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report recently examined Tucker’s market and where things stand for a few of the teams that are linked to him.

“The Orioles, Phillies and Blue Jays were plausible landing spots for Tucker at the start of the winter, but they've each already signed someone for at least $150M and might no longer be able to justify something this massive,” he wrote.

That wording is interesting given how aggressive the front office has already been. Toronto has shown a willingness to spend, but adding Tucker would require another massive financial commitment on top of deals that are already on the books. 

At some point, even big-market teams have to draw a line.

However, as I’ve said in the past, when a team gives someone like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. $500 million, they’re almost saying they’re willing to spend elsewhere. If not, what was the reason to give him that much?

Still, if Tucker ultimately lands elsewhere, it may not be due to a lack of interest from the Blue Jays, but the reality of how much they’re willing to add to their payroll.

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