Sources: Yankees' negotiations with Cody Bellinger at an impasse
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Key Points:
- Contract talks between the New York Yankees and Cody Bellinger have stalled, with the team now expecting Bellinger to sign elsewhere and seeking other player additions.
- The Yankees offered Bellinger a five-year deal worth at least $30 million annually, comparable to recent star hitter contracts, but Bellinger's camp is seeking a longer deal with a higher average annual value.
- Last season, Bellinger posted a .272 batting average with 29 home runs and demonstrated strong defensive versatility, playing all three outfield positions and occasionally first base.
- Bellinger excelled at Yankee Stadium, hitting 18 of his 29 homers there and achieving a .909 OPS, indicating his comfort and effectiveness in the New York
