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One major consideration for the Yankees is ensuring that they can sign Tucker to a long-term extension post-trade. Historically, the Yankees have struggled with signing extensions for acquired players, but there’s reason to believe that Tucker may be open to discussions. Unlike Soto—whose representation by Scott Boras complicated negotiations—Tucker is not tied to a high-interference agent. The Yankees would do well to learn from last year's experience, possibly offering a lucrative long-term contract right after the trade to secure Tucker's future in the Bronx.