December 17, 2024
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FROM MLBTR:
The Yankees are acquiring first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Cubs, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Cubs receive right-hander Cody Poteet and cash.
Quick Reaction/Thoughts:
I like the deal. I know Cody Bellinger isn't the MVP player he was years ago. Still, he's a solid player. He's a quality defensive player.
Bellinger plays centerfield which moves Judge to right field. That's a good thing.
Bellinger's OPS+ last year was 111. Only Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, and Giancarlo Stanton were higher. Yes, he improves the offense. He's not Soto, but the Yankees are better right now than they were this morning.
Cody for Cody. Interesting. How many MLB players have been named Cody?
The 2024 Yankees right now:
C- Austin Wells
1b - ?
2b - ?
ss - Anthony Volpe
3b - Jazz Chisholm
lf - Jasson Dominguez
cf - Cody Bellinger
rf - Aaron Judge
dh - Giancarlo Stanton
A quality third baseman, Alex Bregman (?), and Carlos Santana, and then with the pitching they have, it would be just about time to roll with this club.
