Yankees Close in on Bellinger, But Can They Get It Done?
The New York Yankees are intensifying their pursuit of Cody Bellinger, a two-time All-Star who is reportedly seeking a seven-year contract. According to sources, the team's latest offer features an average annual value exceeding $30 million, but it appears that Bellinger's price tag is too steep for the Bronx Bombers.
The gap between Bellinger and the Yankees seems insurmountable at this point. The team wants him on a five-year deal, while the All-Star is pushing for a seven-year contract. This has led some to wonder if Bellinger will ultimately find himself wearing a Mets uniform.
However, experts are predicting that the Yankees will emerge victorious in the free agent sweepstakes. USA Today's Andrew Tredinnick believes that New York will land Bellinger on a four-year, $132 million deal. This news could be a significant blow to the Mets, who have been desperate for a strong outfielder.
The Yankees' decision to focus so intently on signing Bellinger has left some wondering if they're overpaying for the star player. The team is believed to have several other outfield options in the wings, including Jasson Domínguez and Trent Grisham.
As spring training approaches, there's still a possibility that Bellinger could be more open to negotiations. If so, it may become more feasible for him to accept a four or five-year deal with the Yankees rather than sticking to his original seven-year request.
One thing is clear: if the Yankees can secure the signature of a player like Cody Bellinger, they'll have a strong foundation for their outfield. However, it's also possible that this could be an opportunity cost, as other star free agents seem reluctant to give up on shorter-term deals.
The New York Yankees are intensifying their pursuit of Cody Bellinger, a two-time All-Star who is reportedly seeking a seven-year contract. According to sources, the team's latest offer features an average annual value exceeding $30 million, but it appears that Bellinger's price tag is too steep for the Bronx Bombers.
The gap between Bellinger and the Yankees seems insurmountable at this point. The team wants him on a five-year deal, while the All-Star is pushing for a seven-year contract. This has led some to wonder if Bellinger will ultimately find himself wearing a Mets uniform.
However, experts are predicting that the Yankees will emerge victorious in the free agent sweepstakes. USA Today's Andrew Tredinnick believes that New York will land Bellinger on a four-year, $132 million deal. This news could be a significant blow to the Mets, who have been desperate for a strong outfielder.
The Yankees' decision to focus so intently on signing Bellinger has left some wondering if they're overpaying for the star player. The team is believed to have several other outfield options in the wings, including Jasson Domínguez and Trent Grisham.
As spring training approaches, there's still a possibility that Bellinger could be more open to negotiations. If so, it may become more feasible for him to accept a four or five-year deal with the Yankees rather than sticking to his original seven-year request.
One thing is clear: if the Yankees can secure the signature of a player like Cody Bellinger, they'll have a strong foundation for their outfield. However, it's also possible that this could be an opportunity cost, as other star free agents seem reluctant to give up on shorter-term deals.
. I mean, $30 million per year is a lot, even for a player with his level of talent. They're basically breaking the bank over one potential outfielder 
. Meanwhile, they've got other solid options like Domínguez and Grisham who could fill that role without the hefty price tag 
. And what if Bellinger doesn't even want to sign with them in the end? 
It's a risk they're taking, but you never know how things will shake out by spring training 
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like yeah he's a great player and all but 7 yrs is just too long 
what if hes not even healthy after that point? or what if the yankees just cant afford to pay him in 5 yrs? 
. Plus, with Grisham and Judge on the roster already, it's not like they're gonna be desperate or anything 
. I'd take 4 years over 7 any day 
. Bellinger would still get a pretty penny (like $33M avg per year, btw) but at least the Yanks wouldn't be breaking the bank 
. It'll be interesting to see how this whole situation plays out, especially when spring training rolls around 
. Will Bellinger be more open to negotiations or will he stick to his guns? Only time (and a few million dollars 
) will tell!
. And what's up with the gap between their offers? It's like they want us to believe they can't afford him or something 
. Meanwhile, I've been doing some digging and it seems like the real question is: why are they really after Bellinger so badly? 
Is it because he's got some "unpublished" stats that would change the game? 
Or maybe there's a hidden clause in his contract that's gonna blow the roof off? 
Anyway, I'm keeping my eyes on this situation...
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they're like superstars in baseball and it'll give them a major boost for next season 
but on the other hand I don't know how the Yankees are gonna afford to pay him that much $30 million is crazy 
. I mean, $30 million a year is crazy talk for anyone outside of the Bronx 
. Like, what happened to the good old days where teams would compete for everyone? Now it feels like a whole lot of teams are just throwing money at whoever they want 
! Okay, so maybe 7 years is a bit steep but can you imagine what they could do with that talent? 
They'd be like almost unbeatable on the field. And yeah, it's true that Domínguez & Grisham are options too, but let's be real... they just aren't Bellinger