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Yankees ideal first-base plan has nothing to do with Pete Alonso or Christian Walker

MLB · December 4, 2024 · Comments off
The New York Yankees are looking for revenge in 2025 and may have their eyes set on several big-name offseason targets, including an unlikely trade candidate first base.
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After falling short to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 World Series, the New York Yankees have their eyes set on revenge. It is no secret that the Yankees have always been willing to spend a significant amount of money to improve their team through the free agent market but some of the names linked to the Yanks this offseason should have fans eager.

According to John LaGrace on X/Twitter, the Yankees are still in the market for superstar Juan Soto and have offered him contracts north of $600 million to stay in the Bronx. The Yankees have also reportedly been in talks with free agent pitchers Corbin Burnes and Max Fried. While none of this comes as a surprise, it seems impossible that the Yankees are able to land all of these individuals. Their target for first base seems to make the most sense and feels the most realistic.

Cody Bellinger in pinstripes makes a lot of sense

Cody Bellinger recently exercised his player option with the Chicago Cubs for the 2025 season. However, it is not out of the realm of possibility that Bellinger requests a trade if he gets the notion that the Yankees are interested, especially after Chicago’s most recent signing.

While Bellinger has been great for the Cubs, hitting .286 over the last two seasons to go along with 44 home runs and 175 RBIs, Chicago could cleary a hefty amount off their payroll by moving him. He is set to make $27.5 million this upcoming season. The Yankees would have no issue spending that amount of money for someone with the upside Bellinger has.

A left-handed power bat like Cody Bellinger would be a nice weapon for Aaron Boone. If Bellinger was dealt to the Yankees, he would primarily play first base but would remain an option for an outfield spot or designated hitter depending on the circumstances of the team.

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