New York Mets Eyeing Cody Bellinger to Fill Outfield Void
The New York Mets are aggressively pursuing a deal with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger, according to sources close to the team. The move comes on the heels of Bo Bichette's recent three-year, $126 million signing, which sets a benchmark for what the Mets are willing to pay for an outfielder.
Bellinger, who was recently offered a multi-year deal by the New York Yankees, is reportedly being courted for a short-term contract with a high average annual value. The Mets are looking to avoid a massive commitment in the long term, opting instead for a more flexible arrangement that would allow them to retain Bellinger beyond his initial contract.
The idea of signing Bellinger is seen as a way for the Mets to address their outfield defense, which has been an area of concern in recent years. With their trade of Jeff McNeil and Brandon Nimmo, the team is now on the lookout for a versatile outfielder who can handle center field and support the corner spots.
Bellinger's defensive prowess makes him an attractive option, and he would likely slot into center field as part of a key pairing with Juan Soto. However, the Mets have other options available in the trade market that could improve their defense without breaking the bank.
The question remains whether Bellinger is willing to sign on for another short-term deal, or if his appetite for such an arrangement is limited by his desire for more stability and security. The Mets are hoping to avoid a long-term commitment, but are willing to make a push for Bellinger if it means addressing their outfield deficiencies.
The New York Mets are aggressively pursuing a deal with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger, according to sources close to the team. The move comes on the heels of Bo Bichette's recent three-year, $126 million signing, which sets a benchmark for what the Mets are willing to pay for an outfielder.
Bellinger, who was recently offered a multi-year deal by the New York Yankees, is reportedly being courted for a short-term contract with a high average annual value. The Mets are looking to avoid a massive commitment in the long term, opting instead for a more flexible arrangement that would allow them to retain Bellinger beyond his initial contract.
The idea of signing Bellinger is seen as a way for the Mets to address their outfield defense, which has been an area of concern in recent years. With their trade of Jeff McNeil and Brandon Nimmo, the team is now on the lookout for a versatile outfielder who can handle center field and support the corner spots.
Bellinger's defensive prowess makes him an attractive option, and he would likely slot into center field as part of a key pairing with Juan Soto. However, the Mets have other options available in the trade market that could improve their defense without breaking the bank.
The question remains whether Bellinger is willing to sign on for another short-term deal, or if his appetite for such an arrangement is limited by his desire for more stability and security. The Mets are hoping to avoid a long-term commitment, but are willing to make a push for Bellinger if it means addressing their outfield deficiencies.
. if he's gonna cost more than Bo Bichette's deal, that's already crazy talk 
. the mets need a center fielder who can actually cover some ground, but what's to say bellinger doesn't just end up playing in left or right and not really contributing to defense? 
. also, i'm not sure if his "attractiveness" is really worth giving him more money... the mets have other options out there that might be more cost-effective and still improve their outfield 
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i mean yeah they've got other options but those guys r not on bellinger's level lol what do u think would make him take a short-term deal tho? is it just about the cash or does he want to be part of a championship squad? 
i think it's a great move for them if they can get his defense and power combo with juan soto 
but the trade market has some other options so we'll see what happens 
also, bellinger has shown some defensive issues in his career so not sure if he's the best fit for center field...juan soto is a great player but can we get a more stable outfield defense without breaking the bank? 
but at the same time, bellinger is a solid player and his defense would definitely help out in center field 
️ maybe just give him a decent offer and see what happens? 
they've been all over the place in center field since SOTO JOINED AND IT'S BEEN A MESS. THE DEFENSE HAS BEEN A CONCERN FOR YEARS NOW AND IT'S TIME THEY STARTED MAKING SOME REAL MOVES. a multi-year deal WITH BELLINGER WOULD BE A GAME CHANGER, BUT HE NEEDS TO WANT IN TO MAKE IT HAPPEN.
Ugh, I'm not holding my breath about the Mets signing Cody Bellinger... just think about all the money they're gonna waste on another short-term deal 
, so what's the point of signing him for a few years? I guess they're just gonna keep on chasing that elusive outfield solution 
The Mets have some decent young players on their team, like Pete Alonso and Mark Vientos... why aren't we talking about them? 
omg can u believe the mets are goin after bellinger?? 