.@JonHeyman shares how he believes the Cubs should approach contract negotiations with Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong.

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Still, he believes the Cubs should prioritize re-signing Crow-Armstrong, who has impressed and could be locked in for around $100 million. Or who knows? Even less manageable figure considering the Club’s strong revenue and upcoming payroll flexibility. Speaking of Crow-Armstrong, Heyman shared how a rival MLB executive told him that the Cubs will need to at least put $500 million on the table for the 23-year-old. But Heyman doesn’t think so. And more importantly, the Cubs “not going to do that. That’s not the Cubs. But you’ve got to make him a good offer and give it a shot.”

As far as Tucker is concerned, Heyman believes the star right fielder “seems to be willing to talk in the season. He wants to be here, so let’s get it done.” He emphasized his argument with

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.‘s contract extension with the Toronto Blue Jays. After all, it was the talk of the town for most of April. Blue Jays inked a whopping $500 million contract extension. Well, of course, part of the reason was that they could afford it. But they were “desperate; they had to do it.” So even when it took months, Guerrero Jr. wanted to stay in Toronto, and the clubhouse made it happen.

Perhaps, that’s something the Cubs need to pay attention to. Also, it’s worth noting that the Cubs have never given out a contract larger than $184 million. So, while Tucker may be open to discussions with the Cubs, there’s still a significant gap between his expectations and what the Cubs can realistically offer. Meanwhile, let’s take a look at why Tucker and Crow-Armstrong could be great bets if the Cubs manage to sign them both.

Will the power duo be a good bet for the Chicago Cubs?

There is little room for debate right now: the Cubs have one of the best outfields in MLB this season. With a 5.0 fWAR, they are even ahead of the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. Thanks to a solid lineup consisting of Miguel Amaya, Carson Kelly, and Michael Busch. But what sets them apart is the Tucker-Crow-Armstrong duo. Though Tucker’s ability to play multiple positions is certainly a blessing, that’s not the only positive. His chemistry with Crow-Armstrong is utterly impressive.

Although Tucker went through a rough patch for a while, he still ranks among the top position players this season. His 168 wRC+ and a 15.3 percent walk rate outshine his strikeout rate of 11.7%. Not to mention, he and Crow-Armstrong’s combined 18 home runs took the Cubs to a total of 22 home runs, tying them with the Yankees atop the leaderboard.

Crow-Armstrong has impressed the Cubs fans just as much this season. Despite reaching base at just a .300 clip, he has managed to lower his strikeout rate, which has come down to 139 wRC+. He has even covered more ground than the other most—a very promising sign, too. All things considered, the combination of Tucker and Crow-Armstrong, on both offense and defense, could take the Cubs to new heights in the future. If the Cubs can afford to extend their contracts, keeping this duo together could be one of their best bets yet. What do you think?