Cubs' Kyle Tucker Comments on Juan Soto and Vladimir Guerrero's Contracts
There have been some crazy contracts handed out around Major League Baseball over the past few years, with Juan Soto's and Vladimir Guerrero Jr's coming to mind.
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Soto landed a $765 million deal over 15 years, while Guerrero signed a 14-year, $500 million extension with the Blue Jays at the beginning of the campaign.
For the Chicago Cubs, that obviously wasn't ideal, as Kyle Tucker is the next in line to get a big payday. One could make a strong argument that he's better than Guerrero, and he does different things than Soto, despite Soto likely being a better overall hitter.
However, when discussing those situations, Tucker recently admitted to The Athletic that he doesn't worry about them too much.
Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker (30) circles the bases.
He added that if something happens, it'll happen, and all he can control is going out there and trying to help the Cubs win games.
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'I don't necessarily worry about it too much,' Tucker said. 'If something happens, something happens. The only thing I can really control is just going out there and doing the best I can, putting up numbers and trying to help us win games.
'In my eyes, as long as I just try and do that, and do my part in helping us win, I feel like everything else just happens. I can't really control something that's not in my control or try to manipulate something or force something.'
It's important to hear that not only is Tucker not too worried about breaking the bank or trying to match up with other players, but looking to win.
He's continued to prove that during his time with the Cubs, as he's been a great teammate and even better person off the field.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
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