However, if that's what the Cubs have to do to keep Tucker around, there's a very strong argument to be made that they should. Of course, there are downsides to any type of big deal, but he's well worth the money compared to what others have gotten around the league.

"Kyle Tucker is a player you want to have for a long time," Hoyer said. "He's been one of the best players in baseball this year."

Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer maintained his stance on keeping contract negotiations out of the public sphere. But on Tuesday he acknowledged the obvious: “At some point” the Cubs will talk with three-time All-Star Kyle Tucker’s agent Casey Close about a possible extension.