The Houston Astros find themselves at a critical crossroads this offseason. After trading Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs last December , a move that was supposed to reshape the franchise's future, the organization must now consider an aggressive counter-offensive to bring their former star back to Houston.

Tucker is set to become baseball's most coveted free agent , with projections suggesting a deal worth upward of $400 million across a decade-long commitment. The Astros, who originally drafted Tucker and developed him into a four-time All-Star, have the opportunity to rectify their offseason regrets by offering the right contract that showcases their commitment to reclaiming him.

The perfect contract structure for the Astros to propose would be an 11-year, $415 million deal with

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