"Brendan Kuty of The Athletic added a few specifics on the Yankees' position in a report this evening. Kuty writes that the five-year proposal came with a "true" $31-32MM average annual value, as it did not include any deferred money. He adds that the Yankees are willing to discuss opt-out possibilities as well, though it's not known if their most recent offer actually included such a clause."
"Contract length appears to be the significant stumbling block. Bellinger's camp at the Boras Corporation is reportedly looking for a seven-year guarantee. Olney suggested over the weekend that he also wanted more than the Yankees were offering on an annual basis, yet the extra year or two seems the bigger hurdle. Bellinger is entering his age-30 season (though he turns 31 in July, less than two weeks after the unofficial July 1 cutoff for a player's seasonal age)."
The Yankees have a five-year offer to Cody Bellinger with a true average annual value of $31–32 million and no deferred money. The club is willing to discuss opt-out provisions, though inclusion of an opt-out in the most recent offer is unclear. Bellinger's representatives at the Boras Corporation are seeking a seven-year guaranteed contract, and length appears to be the main obstacle. Bellinger may also prefer a higher annual figure, but the extra year or two is the bigger sticking point. Bellinger is entering his age-30 season and previously signed a three-year, $80MM deal with early opt-outs.
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