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contract negotiations between New York Yankees And cody bellinger League sources told ESPN they are at an impasse.
The Yankees were hoping to re-sign the veteran outfielder who played well for them last season, but they are now operating under the assumption that Bellinger is going to sign elsewhere. Sources said New York is now seeking additions elsewhere.
The Yankees have offered Bellinger a five-year deal worth at least $30 million per season, sources said, which falls in line with the deals other star hitters received this winter. pete alonso Signed a five-year, $155 million deal with baltimore oriolesAnd kyle schwarber Signed a five-year, $150 million deal to return to philadelphia philliesBellinger’s camp – he is represented by Scott Boras – is seeking a deal longer than five years and has offered a higher value than the average annual value of $30 million per season,
Last season, Bellinger hit .272 with 29 home runs, a .334 on-base percentage and a .480 slugging percentage for the Yankees.
Manager Aaron Boone praised Bellinger’s defense, athleticism and versatility, with the veteran outfielder telling Boone the day he was traded for him that he would play anywhere the team asked. Bellinger played 85 games in left field, 41 in center, and 52 games in right field. He can also play a high level of defense at first base if called upon.
Bellinger, 30, who hits left-handed, suited up for Yankee Stadium, where he hit 18 of his 29 homers and had a .909 OPS, or nearly 200 points higher on the road. He seemed most at home in the New York market, where his father Clay once played. Cody Bellinger has played his entire career for high-profile teams in LA, Chicago, and New York.
But barring a change in negotiations, it appears his time with the Yankees is over, and they will look at other possibilities to bolster their roster. Yankees engaged in talks for outfielder kyle tucker and infielder bo bichetAnd as he’s made deals in the Bellinger talks, he’s also engaged other teams about trade possibilities.
