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5 instant takeaways from Tucker’s megadeal


Friday, January 16
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5 instant takeaways from Tucker’s free-agent megadeal
After a day full of anxiety and anticipation all around baseball – particularly in Los Angeles, New York and Toronto – late last night we all learned that Kyle Tucker would be signing with the Dodgers. They got their guy, yet again.

Tucker picks Dodgers, agrees to four-year contract (source)

Where does Tucker deal leave Bichette, Bellinger, Blue Jays, Yankees, Mets?

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