"Cody Bellinger is there for the Mets' taking. Now, it is up to David Stearns to dole out one big contract this winter. The veteran outfielder's talks with the Yankees have reportedly reached an impasse, according to ESPN's Buster Olney, adding that Hal Steinbrenner and Brian Cashman are operating under the assumption that Bellinger is going to sign elsewhere. Bellinger had been the Yankees' No. 1 priority this offseason after a strong first year in the Bronx."
"David Stearns still needs to replace Brandon Nimmo, whom he traded to the Texas Rangers in November for veteran second baseman Marcus Semien. Bellinger is also steady at first base, which would provide some insurance at the position should career middle infielder Jorge Polanco struggle after signing a two-year, $40 million deal with the Mets to replace Pete Alonso an impossible task."
Bellinger's talks with the Yankees have reached an impasse, and Yankees ownership and management are operating under the assumption he will sign elsewhere. Bellinger was the Yankees' top offseason priority after hitting 29 home runs with 98 RBI in his first Bronx season. Losing Bellinger would weaken the Yankees' lineup and could allow the Mets to add another marquee bat. The Mets still need to replace Brandon Nimmo after trading him for Marcus Semien and have also lost Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz, and Jeff McNeil. Acquiring Bellinger would provide first-base insurance and slot him behind Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, but would likely require a major contract that departs from the Mets' recent conservative spending approach.
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