Summary
The New York Yankees and Cody Bellinger are in talks, but they disagree on the length of a proposed contract. Bellinger seems more likely to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers with a predicted five-year, $160 million deal.
Key Facts
- Cody Bellinger is a baseball player currently in contract negotiations.
- The Yankees want Bellinger but are hesitant about a long-term contract.
- Bellinger reportedly wants a seven-year deal.
- Some experts think the Yankees' reluctance could harm their relationship with Bellinger.
- Pete Caldera predicts Bellinger will sign a five-year, $160 million contract with the Dodgers.
- If the deal happens, it would rank ninth for total value among outfielders but fourth for average yearly salary.
- Bellinger has a history with the Dodgers, having previously won an MVP award with them.
- The ongoing negotiations may lead both Bellinger and the Yankees to look for opportunities elsewhere.
