The New York Yankees have acquired World Series champion Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs in a blockbuster trade. The Yanks were behind Bellinger for a long time but were waiting for the right moment to strike.
Acquiring Bellinger is a huge boost for the Yankees offense. The star slugger is a solid left-handed pickup for the team. The Yanks must take care of Belli’s $27.5 million salary plus another $5 million. Additionally, they have sent right-handed reliever Cody Poteet to the Cubs.
Yankees fans are hyped about the trade, as Cody Bellinger is expected to be a perfect fit in the Bronx. The Yanks are doing their best to strengthen their roster after missing out on Juan Soto. Yankees fans shifted their focus from Soto and are now more interested in their current roster.
Cody Bellinger is a New York Yankee pic.twitter.com/XhWrH4gian
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) December 17, 2024
Fans took to social media to express their excitement after signing Cody Bellinger. Here’s a look at some fan reactions on X.
“Will replace Soto very easily,” wrote one fan.
Will replace Soto VERY EASILY!!!
— Hickory Dickory Doc (@ManChowerGiver) December 17, 2024
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“Great pick up by the Yankees!” another fan wrote.
Great pick up by the Yankees!
— TG (@Kiddreid) December 18, 2024
“So we didn’t lose a hitter at all,” another fan responded.
So we didn’t lose a hitter at all
— Deezy on that Dank (@joedeezy89) December 17, 2024
“He’s a good fit for this team. And I like that this gives them options. They can either go OF or 1B next depending on what the best deal is,” one fan chimed in.
He’s a good fit for this team. And I like that this gives them options. They can either go OF or 1B next depending on what the best deal is.
— Homeless Ninja (@HomelessNeenja) December 17, 2024
He fits so well
— Brianna Carney (@BriannaaCarneyy) December 17, 2024
Cody Bellinger as a Yankee is a game-changer! The power, the experience, and that MVP pedigree will make a huge impact in New York. Can’t wait to see what he brings to the Bronx!#CodyBellinger #Yankees #MLB #Baseball
— RiseAndThrive (@RiseAndThrivee) December 17, 2024
Yankees got lucky on this one. Belli will be a great addition. Fans will love the dude. I like their chances more now. Better than if they'd kept Soto.
— T.J. (@tjsez) December 17, 2024
We are so fucking back
— 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙮𝙨𝙤𝙣 (@BoMeltonSZN) December 17, 2024
Cody Bellinger To Follow His Father’s Footsteps
Cody Bellinger will follow in his father’s footsteps when he wears the pinstripes. Bellinger’s father, Clay Bellinger, played for the Yankees from 1999 to 2001. Bellinger and his father will become the fourth father-and-son duo to play for the Yankees.
Belli has a great career to reflect upon. The slugger smashed a career-high 47 home runs and won the NL MVP in 2019. However, injuries had a minor setback in the past few years. The Cubs will miss out on Cody Bellinger, especially after his substantial contribution to the team.
The Yankees have added a few top free agents to the team and are expected to be in on Anthony Santander. The Yanks are preparing for another World Series run in 2025.
