This is exactly how trade rumors get misconstrued, and now it's clear that the Kyle Tucker discussions progressed so quickly that things got out of hand with the reporting as it pertained to the New York Yankees' offer to the Houston Astros.

Acquiring both Tucker and Williams would’ve left the Yankees still in search of infield help and now a “sixth starter” type of depth arm, but those are perhaps minor question marks compared to the upside of bringing both an All-Star outfielder and All-Star closer into the mix.

Even if he's a Yankee for one season before hitting free agency, Tucker would help New York maximize the primes of several other stars.