"The team is now seeking additions elsewhere, sources added. The Yankees offered Bellinger a five-year deal for at least $30 million per season, in the range of what other star hitters have been paid this winter. Pete Alonso signed a five-year, $155 million deal with the Orioles, and Kyle Schwarber signed a five-year, $150 million to return to the Phillies."
"Last season, Bellinger hit .272 with 29 home runs for the Yankees, with a .334 on-base percentage and .480 slugging percentage. Manager Aaron Boone raved about Bellinger's defense, athleticism and versatility; on the day the Yankees traded for Bellinger, he told Boone he would play anywhere. Bellinger was stationed in leftfield for 85 games, center for 41 games, and in right for 52. He can also play high-end defense at first base."
"The left-handed hitting Bellinger, 30, was well-suited for Yankee Stadium, where he hit 18 of his 29 homers and had a .909 OPS, or almost 200 points higher than on the road. He seemed very at ease for the New York market, where his father Clay had played. Cody Bellinger has played his entire career for high-profiled teams, in L.A., Chicago and N.Y."
Contract negotiations between the New York Yankees and Cody Bellinger are at an impasse, with the Yankees assuming Bellinger will sign elsewhere. The Yankees offered a five-year deal worth at least $30 million per season. Bellinger's representation, led by Scott Boras, is seeking a contract longer than five years and higher in average annual value. Last season Bellinger hit .272 with 29 home runs, a .334 on-base percentage and .480 slugging percentage. He played left, center and right and can handle first base, drawing praise for defense and versatility. He slugged 18 homers at Yankee Stadium and posted a .909 OPS there. The Yankees have turned attention to other additions, including engagement for outfielder Kyle Tucker.
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