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Yankees Rival Urged to Steal Cody Bellinger Amid Sweepstakes

Yankees Rival Urged to Steal Cody Bellinger Amid Sweepstakes

Summary

MLB teams, including the New York Yankees and New York Mets, are interested in signing Cody Bellinger, a standout baseball player. The Mets aim to boost their team after recent player departures by potentially acquiring Bellinger, who excels in both offense and defense.

Key Facts

  • The New York Yankees made Cody Bellinger their top target for this offseason.
  • The New York Mets are also interested in signing Bellinger.
  • The Mets already signed players Devin Williams and Luke Weaver this offseason.
  • The Mets need to fill spots left open by trading Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil and losing Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz to free agency.
  • Bellinger is a former MVP and two-time All-Star.
  • Last season, he hit 29 home runs and had a .813 OPS, which is a measure of a player's overall offensive performance.
  • Bellinger is known for his strong defensive skills as an outfielder.

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