The New York Yankees and Cody Bellinger nonetheless aren’t on the identical web page.
Bellinger hasn’t drawn as a lot curiosity in free company as he most likely anticipated, however that does not imply he is in any rush to return to the Bronx. The Yankees have reportedly made a few presents for his companies, however to no avail.
Based on MLB insider Bob Nightengale, that is not due to the cash. As an alternative, it is all concerning the size of the contract.
Cody Bellinger reportedly needs a seven-year deal
„The Yankees and free agent Cody Bellinger’s stare-down continues with one month earlier than spring coaching: The Yankees have supplied a 5-year contract between $155-$160 million with out deferrals. Bellinger is looking for no less than a 7-year deal,“ Nightengale wrote on X.
The previous World Sequence champion is 30 years outdated already, and the Yankees won’t really feel snug including extra years to his present deal.
He slashed .272/.334/.480 in 152 video games for Aaron Boone’s group final season, logging 29 residence runs, 98 RBI, a 125 OPS+ and a 5.1 WAR.
The Yankees have been largely quiet within the offseason, and failing to retain their predominant goal and free agent can be a large blow to GM Brian Cashman, particularly if he finally ends up signing with the New York Mets, as some predict.
But when they can not discover some center floor, they might haven’t any alternative however to pivot and go after another person, with Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker as the opposite massive pictures at the moment ready for his or her new deal.
