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."

Kyle Tucker faces his old team, the Houston Astros, for the first time since being traded to the Chicago Cubs. How does that trade look about six months later?