Summary
The New York Yankees are in a contract disagreement with player Cody Bellinger, who seeks a seven-year deal, while the team has offered five years with specific conditions. A teammate's comment on Instagram fans the speculation that Bellinger might leave the Yankees. No official offers from other teams are confirmed yet.
Key Facts
- Cody Bellinger is negotiating a new contract with the New York Yankees.
- Bellinger wants a seven-year deal, but the Yankees offered five years for $160 million with two opt-outs.
- The Yankees do not want to engage in a competitive bidding war for Bellinger.
- Yankees player Austin Wells commented with a crying emoji on Bellinger's Instagram, causing speculation.
- There are no confirmed offers from other teams for Bellinger.
- Bellinger hit .272 last season with 29 home runs.
- The Yankees appear to be preparing for the possibility of another team signing Bellinger.
