Exciting News: Cody Bellinger Signs with Cubs! 🎉⚾️
First off, a huge shoutout to Josh for covering the signing while I was catching some Z's. 🙌
So, here's the scoop: Cody Bellinger is officially back with the Cubs, just as Spring Training kicks off! 🐻⚾️ We've got the contract details, courtesy of ESPN's Jeff Passan:
- Bellinger, 28, has opt-outs after the first and second years of the deal.
- He'll rake in $30 million this season, another $30 million in 2025 (if he doesn’t opt out after the first year), and $20 million in 2026 (if he doesn’t opt out after the second year).
Looks like Bellinger might stick around for a couple of years, then who knows? 🤔 Maybe he'll extend his stay or explore free agency after 2025. We'll just have to wait and see! ⏳
In my opinion, it's awesome to have Bellinger back on the team. Sure, there were some concerns about his performance last season, but hey, he still crushed it with a .307 batting average, 26 homers, and 20 stolen bases. 🌟 Some folks say his hard contact rate was a tad low, but hey, the numbers speak for themselves! 📊
Expect to see Bellinger patrolling center field for the Cubs, although he might also see some action at first base or as the designated hitter. And hey, having options is always a good thing! 💪
As for Pete Crow-Armstrong, looks like he'll be honing his skills down in Triple-A Iowa for a bit longer. Hey, more time to develop his game, right? 🌟👏
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