Kyle Tucker says he is open to long-term deal with Cubs after trade from Astros
FILE - Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker watches his single during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Erin Hooley]
CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Tucker played his first major league games at Wrigley Field when the Houston Astros visited the Chicago Cubs in April. It was cold, he said, and a lot of fun. He noticed how much the fans loved their favorite team. Now he gets to have that experience on the Cubs side. Chicago acquired Tucker in a blockbuster trade last week, inserting the well-rounded star into a lineup in need of another dangerous bat. Tucker is eligible for free agency after the 2025 season, but he says he is open to talks on a long-term deal with the Cubs.
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FILE - Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer attends an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
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