Advertisement

Blue Jays' Kyle Tucker update is more confirmation of what Cubs fans already know

An update Cubs fans knew was coming.
Jordan Campbell
Jordan Campbell

Cubbies Crib

Division Series - Milwaukee Brewers v Chicago Cubs - Game Four / Brandon Sloter/GettyImages

While the Chicago Cubs are spending their days looking for the next flamed-out prospect to sign, the Toronto Blue Jays are fortifying their roster for another run at the World Series. The Blue Jays have been the most active team in baseball so far this offseason, signing Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, remaining linked to All-Star closer Edwin Diaz, and now may be making progress on their pursuit of Kyle Tucker.

FanSided's Robert Murray reports that Tucker was spotted at the Blue Jays' spring training facility in Florida earlier this week. While these types of visits happen regularly while a team is courting a free agent, the Blue Jays' development with Tucker definitely solidifies their positioning as one of the front-runners for the Cubs' 2025 All-Star.

Blue Jays are acting with the urgency that Cubs fans wish Jed Hoyer had this offseason.

The Blue Jays need to be applauded for how they are going about their offseason. Having an established culture that led to Shane Bieber forgoing free agency and returning by picking up his $16 million player option, but then adding to their rotation with the signings of Cease and Ponce. Instead of stopping there, Toronto is making a push to land Tucker. Even if they don't, it would stand to reason that they bring back Bo Bichette.

Meanwhile, Jed Hoyer and Co. have barely gotten started with their offseason. Signing Phil Maton to a multi-year deal was an encouraging sign for the Cubs' front office, but the messaging they've leaked in response to missing out on Cease wasn't an inspiring sign. Not to mention, beyond being comfortable with the reality that Tucker won't be back next season, they also don't appear motivated to replace him this winter.

The Cubs were one game away from the NLCS last season, and one would think they would act this offseason with the same urgency that the Blue Jays have. Instead, the early narrative that is being established is that the Cubs' previous stances--refusing to include deferrals in contracts and avoiding $200 million deals--will once again hold them back.

Jordan Campbell

Jordan Campbell

For nearly 15 years, Jordan has been a workhorse across the FanSided network - including being the inaugural site expert for Cubbies Crib, as well as a stop at Da Windy City as the site expert. In addition to returning to be a Co-Site Expert at Cubbies Crib, Jordan was previously the Site Expert at Bear Goggles On. In the years since, Jordan has joined FanSided's full-time team, serving as a staff writer for the MLB division. Jordan's work can be seen across the MLB division, including a consistent presence on our Cubs, Twins, Astros, and Tigers sites. Since 2010, Jordan has dedicated his craft to providing insightful commentary on all things Chicago sports, and he has enjoyed his venture into all things Major League Baseball.