Summary
The New York Yankees are trying to sign Cody Bellinger, a two-time All-Star, but they disagree on contract length. The Yankees want a five-year deal, while Bellinger prefers seven years. The New York Mets are also interested, but predictions say Bellinger will stay with the Yankees for $132 million over four years.
Key Facts
- The Yankees and Bellinger are negotiating a new contract but differ on the duration.
- Bellinger wants a seven-year contract, while the Yankees are offering five years.
- The New York Mets are also interested but have limited outfield hitters.
- The Yankees have proposed paying Bellinger over $30 million each year.
- A prediction suggests Bellinger will sign a four-year, $132 million deal with the Yankees.
- As of now, no team is willing to give Bellinger the seven-year deal he wants.
- The Yankees rely heavily on signing Bellinger, though other free agents are still available.