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 in all probability anticipated, however that does not imply he is in any rush to return to the Bronx. The Yankees have reportedly made a few provides for his providers, however to no avail.
In keeping with MLB insider Bob Nightengale, that is not due to the cash. As a substitute, it is all in regards to the size of the contract.
Cody Bellinger reportedly desires 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 provided a 5-year contract between $155-$160 million with out deferrals. Bellinger is looking for not less than a 7-year deal,” Nightengale wrote on X.
The previous World Sequence champion is 30 years outdated already, and the Yankees may not really feel comfy including extra years to his present deal.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 house runs, 98 RBI, a 125 OPS+ and a 5.1 WAR.
The Yankees have been principally quiet within the offseason, and failing to retain their essential goal and free agent can be an enormous 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 could don’t have any alternative but to pivot and go after someone else, with Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker as the opposite huge pictures at present ready for his or her new deal.
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