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Yankees, Cody Bellinger Predicted to Salvage Free Agency After 'Staredown'

Yankees, Cody Bellinger Predicted to Salvage Free Agency After 'Staredown'

Summary

The New York Yankees are in negotiations with Cody Bellinger for a new contract. The Yankees offered him a five-year, $155 million deal, but Bellinger wants a seven-year contract. There is a prediction that despite the current gap, Bellinger will return to the Yankees by the end of the offseason.

Key Facts

  • The Yankees offered Cody Bellinger a five-year contract worth $155 million.
  • Bellinger and his agent are seeking a seven-year contract.
  • The Yankees have not pursued other free agents significantly while negotiating with Bellinger.
  • Predictions suggest Bellinger will ultimately return to the Yankees.
  • In his previous season with the Yankees, Bellinger hit 29 home runs.
  • Bellinger was one of the Yankees' top players, second only to MVP Aaron Judge.

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