How likely is it that Tucker stays?

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks how likely do you think it is that Kyle Tucker stays on the North Side.

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Last night, I asked you about your thoughts of MLB players in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The vote was close with 52 percent of you in favor of it and the other 48 percent opposed.

Tonight I’m going to ask you a question that I’ve avoided asking all year for one simple reason—none of you know the right answer to it. But I can’t think of any other question and it’s been a topic of conversation for a while so let’s just roll with it.

Do you think Kyle Tucker will be a Cub after this season?

I’m prompted by this article by Steve Greenberg where Tucker is asked flat out if he can see himself playing his home games at Wrigley Field after this year and whether he’d sign an extension this summer. Tucker has clearly been trained on how to answer this question noncommittally and his answers probably won’t change anyone’s mind on the chances.

When asked if he’d like to be a Cub long-term, he said:

Yeah, why not? They’ve been very open with me and other players. … We have a really good environment, not just in the clubhouse but also the front office, coaching staff and everything. We’ve got a good group over there.

When asked if he’d sign an extension this summer, he replied:

You never know. Things can change at any point. I’m just kind of riding it out and we’ll see how things go. Just trying to do my job in the field and let other stuff take care of itself.

Tucker’s answers are exactly what his agent would want him to say. He loves it here at Wrigley Field. He loves his teammates and the fans. And as far as if he’d like to stay long term, he basically just says he’d love to but we will have to see. Kind of like a parent explaining to a kid who asks to go to Disneyland.

The Cubs strategy with trading for Tucker has been much clearer. They want him to spend a year in Chicago, fall in love with it and re-sign long-term. Hopefully at a discount. I think Tucker does love playing in Chicago and would like to stay, but as far as giving the team a discount? We will have to see. It probably won’t be a huge discount if there is one at all.

So let me just use my 1 to 5 scale with how likely you think it is that Kyle Tucker is a Cub next year and beyond. A “1” means you think there is almost no chance. A “5” means you think it’s very likely. A “3” would give it a 50/50 chance.