Chicago Cubs fans are some of the best in Major League Baseball, and they’ve been recognized for that.
For Kyle Tucker, a free agent at the end of the year, it hasn’t gone unnoticed regarding the love the city has shown him. Tucker said when speaking to ESPN 1000 that he appreciates what the Cubs fan base has done for him, and he’s heard all the support.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (30) watches his two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field.Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
“I mean, it’s nice that, hearing it from fans that, they want you to stay with the team and how much support and love that they’re giving you and everything,” Tucker said, per Chi City Sports. “So that’s been really nice from the fan base side. And I mean, all I try to do is just go out there and win games.
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“It’s just like we’re gonna try and do tonight, and try and do my best to help out the team in whatever way I can. But I mean, I just, for the most part, I just focus on playing ball and going out there and just doing my part to win those games and kind of just let the other pieces kind of fall into place.”
While his comments show respect to the Cubs fan base, it’s also important to note that he added that he’s just trying to focus on what he can do to help his team win.
For Tucker, currently posting a 153 OPS+, his eyes are certainly set on free agency, and rightfully so.
He’s earned the right to be a marquee free agent and looks to have a big deal waiting for him.
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