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Looking at the Yankees' options if Bellinger signs elsewhere
NEW YORK — The wounds were still fresh at the conclusion of the American League Division Series when Cody Bellinger unbuttoned his pinstriped Yankees jersey and said he’d “absolutely” be interested in putting it back on.
The feeling was mutual. For months, general manager Brian Cashman and others in the organization voiced their intent to continue a relationship that had seemed an instant fit, with Bellinger’s athleticism, personality and versatility making him a favorite of manager Aaron Boone.
“He was an impactful player for us last year, and we’d love to have him back if it could fit for us,” Cashman said during the Winter Meetings.
Sources: Yankees' negotiations with Cody Bellinger at an impasse
Contract negotiations between the New York Yankees and Cody Bellinger are at an impasse, league sources tell ESPN.
The Yankees were hoping to re-sign the veteran outfielder, who played well for them last season, but are now operating under the assumption that Bellinger is going to sign elsewhere. New York is now seeking additions elsewhere, sources added.
The Yankees have offered Bellinger a five-year deal for at least $30 million per season, sources said, which falls in the range of deals that other star hitters received this winter. Pete Alonso signed a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles, and Kyle Schwarber signed a five-year, $150 million deal to return to the Philadelphia Phillies. Bellinger's camp — he is represented by Scott Boras — is seeking a deal longer than five years and worth more in average annual value than the $30 million per season he has been offered.
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Why a Yankees, Cody Bellinger reunion feels inevitable
Ultimately, for the Yankees and Cody Bellinger to both get what they want, the most realistic path is a reunion. Jim McIsaac / Getty Images
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has made it clear Bellinger is the team’s No. 1 priority in free agency. Whenever the Yankees are so public about their desire to sign a player, they usually complete the mission. Not landing Bellinger would create a problem in the middle of the Yankees’ order that might not be solvable.
As for Bellinger, if he doesn’t return to the Yankees, then where is he going? The Yankees have a five-year contract offer out to him, and Scott Boras, his agent, seeks a seven-year deal. It seems obvious that no team, including the Yankees, has met Boras’ ask yet; otherwise, Bellinger would have likely signed by now.
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