Kyle Tucker sends direct message to Cubs front office with latest instagram post

The Chicago Cubs return to Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon to host a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks over the weekend, and Kyle Tucker is already feeling the pull of The Friendly Confines.

In anticipation of the Cubs' return to Wrigley Field, Tucker shared a post on Instagram that should send a pretty clear message to the team's front office.

Kyle Tucker is already in love with playing at Wrigley Field

When the Cubs first acquired Tucker from the Houston Astros, the belief was that the team would explore extension talks with the superstar outfielder once he got a feel for the city and experienced playing at Wrigley Field. After Tucker's latest post, it seems pretty clear that Wrigley Field has made quite the first impression on the Cubs' right fielder.

Tucker has posted a wRC+ of 144 during his first 8 games at Wrigley Field this season and as the weather warms up, it would be a safe bet that Tucker's power numbers will improve at the Federal Landmark. Tucker has one home run through his first set of games at Wrigley Field, but as the wind blows out during the warmer months, it's safe to say that number will be on the rise.

In recent weeks, reports have emerged that the Cubs have begun the negotiation process with Tucker's representatives. A starting point for Tucker's camp appears to be 10 years for $475MM. That is a deal that the Cubs should be willing to make, and that number will be on the rise if Tucker hits free agency this offseason.

The most important element to Tucker's negotiations is that the Cubs don't move the goalposts. An unacceptable outcome would be if the Cubs, who said they first want to let Tucker fall in love with the city and then will engage in contract talks, let Tucker walk next winter without a competitive offer. The time has come for the Cubs to spend at the top of the market, and they already have the player on their roster.