"The New York Yankees have not made it much of a secret that their top priority this offseason was to sign free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger. General manager Brian Cashman has been inactive in almost every other area of the market, transmitting a clear belief that his squad is still very much a World Series contender when healthy after getting bounced from the ALDS by the Toronto Blue Jays while missing some key pieces."
"Two days before Heyman's report, ESPN's Jeff Passan divulged on Threads that the Yankees don't seem inclined to budge, unless Bellinger and his camp's price drops. Projections by Spotrac tab Bellinger's next contract to come in with an annual average value just north of $30 million, which has become a big number for a Yankees team that has had a penchant for pinching pennies at times over the last few years."
The New York Yankees have made signing free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger their top offseason priority. General manager Brian Cashman has been largely inactive in other areas of the market, signaling confidence the roster remains a World Series contender when healthy after an ALDS exit while missing key players. The team has placed an official offer for Bellinger after his 29 home runs and 98 RBI in his Bronx debut season. Bellinger, the 2019 NL MVP, provided crucial lineup support behind Aaron Judge. The Yankees are reportedly taking a hardline on price as projections place his expected AAV just north of $30 million, creating risk that other suitors, including the crosstown Mets, could pursue him.
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