The article discusses the Yankees' financial decisions and player investments ahead of the 2025 season. If Juan Soto had been retained, the team might have had about $12-$15 million for offseason spending, limiting their ability to enhance starting pitching and depth. The Yankees opted for many walk-year players to bolster their roster, with an understanding that these decisions impact future team dynamics and the upcoming free agency market. Bellinger is highlighted as an undervalued yet capable player, having improved significantly after a slow start this season.
One-third of the way through this season, implications for the coming market and future Yankees teams have begun to percolate.
Bellinger is just flat-out a good player - athletic, versatile, low strikeouts, able to hit left-on-left pitching.
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