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One of the core themes discussed was the Yankees’ financial approach. Owners and the front office are often cautious with long-term, mega-contracts—especially for players approaching age 29 or with injury risk. The conversation drew comparisons to Juan Soto’s late-offseason free agency, where the Yankees offered a 16-year deal, indicating a willingness to go deep financially when it’s justifiable.
The hosts speculated that the Yankees might also consider a similar aggressive span for Tucker, questioning whether the reluctance stems not from a lack of desire but from market expectations and organizational caution.