Blue Jays came close on Kyle Tucker before deal fell through: insider

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The Blue Jays' bid for free agent Kyle Tucker came perilously close to fruition, only to be snatched away by the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to team insider Whit Merrifield, Toronto offered a whopping 10 years and $350 million in an attempt to secure Tucker's services, but ultimately fell short due to the Blue Jays' perceived valuation of the outfielder.

In a revealing interview on the 6ix Inning Stretch Podcast, Merrifield revealed that the Dodgers swooped in with a significantly more lucrative offer: $60 million per annum for 10 years. This figure proved too enticing for Tucker to resist, ultimately choosing the Dodgers over the Blue Jays' more modest proposal of $35 million annually.

The discrepancy in valuation is a testament to the complexities of the free agent market, where teams and players have vastly different opinions on a player's worth. While Toronto may have seen Tucker's value at $35 million per year for 10 years, the Dodgers deemed his services to be worth significantly more.

Tucker himself has also spoken highly of the Dodgers organization, praising their commitment to building a top-notch team that can compete for championships. With his arrival in Los Angeles, the Dodgers' hopes are high that this talented outfielder will help drive them towards a World Series title.

As the baseball world continues to follow Tucker's journey, one thing is clear: Toronto's bid to land him came perilously close, only to be outmaneuvered by the Dodgers' deep pockets and savvy front office.
 
omg I'm low-key bummed that Kyle Tucker didn't go to Toronto 🤕 but at the same time I gotta respect the Dodgers for making an offer he just couldn't pass up 💸 $60m is insane, right? anyway, it's all part of the game and teams will find their guy eventually 🙌 I mean, can you imagine what Toronto would've done with him in their lineup? still excited to see Tucker crush it in LA and help the Dodgers make a deep run though 👏
 
The Blue Jays really went all in on Tucker, didn't they? I feel bad for them though, 'cause it seems like they genuinely thought he'd be a great fit. But that 10-year deal from LA is hard to ignore... 60 mil per year? That's just crazy. I'm not surprised Tucker took the Dodgers' offer tho, they're always been known for having deep pockets and making big moves. Still, it's gotta sting for the Blue Jays to come so close only to fall short. Guess you can't win 'em all in free agency 😐
 
awww man, sucks for the Blue Jays 🤕 they were really close tho! I mean $350 mil is a huge offer, but i guess 60 mil a year is just too hard to pass up 💸 can't say i blame Kyle Tucker though, he's gotta think about his future and what's best for him. Dodgers are always known for being super aggressive in the market, so it's no surprise they came out on top 🤝 hope the Blue Jays learn from this and come back stronger next year!
 
Wow 🤯 The difference in valuation from $350m for 10 years to $60m per annum is CRAZY 💸 What teams are they even valuing players at these days? Interesting how Tucker's loyalty went to the Dodgers, hope he enjoys that LA lifestyle 😎
 
The Blue Jays really went all in on Kyle Tucker 🤯! 10 years and $350 million was a massive offer, but I guess it wasn't enough for the player himself. The Dodgers' offer of $60m per year is insane, though 😲. It's easy to see why Tucker would jump at that chance – he must be pretty confident in the team's ability to bring home a championship. The Blue Jays might've made a solid case for Tucker's value, but it looks like they came up short 🤷‍♂️. Still, I think there's no harm in having a talented outfielder on your roster – it'll be interesting to see how the season plays out with Tucker in LA 🔁.
 
I think the Blue Jays got taken for a ride here 🤑. $60 million a year is insane! It's like they're trying to win a championship or something 💸. I mean, I know the Dodgers have deep pockets but come on, $350 million for 10 years? That's just ridiculous 💥. Tucker himself seems pretty happy with the Dodgers too, so maybe Toronto should've been willing to pony up more cash if they wanted him 🤔. The free agent market is wild, man...
 
I'm so bummed that Kyle Tucker went to LA over Toronto 🤕. I mean, 10 years/$350 million is a huge offer, but it sounds like the Blue Jays didn't think his skills were worth that much... or maybe they just didn't have the same vision as the Dodgers? 🤔 Either way, it's clear that Tucker was a priority for them, and now he'll be helping the Dodgers try to win it all - hopefully for us who love baseball! 😊
 
The Blue Jays are basically broke now lolol, that 10-year deal was like a pipe dream 🤣. I mean, $35 million per year for Tucker? No way, he must've had his eyes on the Dodgers' $60 million offer and wasn't gonna take no for an answer 💸. And yeah, the Dodgers are loaded with cash, but they're also super smart about how they spend it, so kudos to them for making a move that's gonna pay off in the long run 🏆. Toronto just got played, and now we get to watch Tucker shine on the West Coast 😎
 
I'm still trying to process how Toronto could've offered 10 years and $350 million for Kyle Tucker and still come up short 🤯. The Dodgers must have done their homework, because it's crazy that they could convince him to take a massive pay cut from what the Blue Jays were offering 💸. I mean, I get it, the Blue Jays wanted to build around him long-term, but sometimes you gotta think about the present and what's gonna get you wins on the field 🏆. Can't say I blame Tucker for choosing the Dodgers, though – they've got a great org and some talented young players. Still, it's tough not to feel like Toronto dropped the ball on this one 😔.
 
The Blue Jays totally got it right this time 🙄. I mean, who needs a 10-year, $350 million deal when you can get someone for half that amount? Tucker's not worth that kind of cash, and the Dodgers made the right call by not overpaying him. It's like they're saying, "Hey, we believe in this guy, but we don't need to break the bank." And let's be real, the Blue Jays would've just blown it all on some fancy stadium or something. Tucker's a smart player to take the safe bet and get his money locked in for 10 years. The Dodgers are doing him a favor, not the other way around 😂.
 
lol what a difference a 25 mil/year makes 🤑 those Blue Jays must've been thinking they could just lowball their way into a championship lol nope, not today. I'm loving the Dodgers' move, they're definitely not afraid to shell out big bucks for talent. Tucker's gonna be a great addition to that team and I can see them making some serious noise in the playoffs 💥
 
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