Yankees news: Tucker viewed as backup plan to Bellinger

MLB Trade Rumors | Mark Polishuk: The Yankees have yet to make their first big splash of free agency, but it appears that Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger have emerged as their most prominent targets. If a recent report from Jon Heyman is to believed, there is a clear hierarchy of prioritization between the two players, with the front office viewing Tucker as a backup plan in case they can’t sign Bellinger. Heyman reports that the Yankees are more drawn by Bellinger’s defensive flexibility to play all three outfield positions over Tucker’s offensive upside and age (Tucker is a year-and-a-half younger). They also were impressed by Bellinger’s ability to perform in the Bronx. However, the obvious reason for their preference of Bellinger is the respective costs for both players, Bellinger pegge