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Yankees GM Sends Cody Bellinger Message As Free Agency Ramps Up

Yankees GM Sends Cody Bellinger Message As Free Agency Ramps Up

Summary

The New York Yankees are interested in re-signing baseball player Cody Bellinger during the free agency period. Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman praised Bellinger's performance and expressed a desire to keep him on the team, despite the team having many left-handed hitters.

Key Facts

  • The New York Yankees want to bring back Cody Bellinger, who left his contract after the last season.
  • Bellinger was previously acquired from the Chicago Cubs and played a significant role for the Yankees.
  • Yankees GM Brian Cashman highlighted Bellinger's ability to play various positions well and his hitting skills against different types of pitchers.
  • Bellinger is a left-handed hitter, but he performs well against both left-handed and right-handed pitchers.
  • Last season, Bellinger hit 29 home runs and is considered one of the top free agents available.
  • Cashman indicated the team might compete financially with other teams to retain Bellinger.

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