The New York Yankees are heading into a pivotal offseason, and the front office seems determined to build a more balanced roster. Their focus appears to be on versatility and minimizing weak spots — a shift from recent years when the lineup leaned too heavily on streaky power bats.

A big part of that strategy could involve re-signing Cody Bellinger. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post , “Yankees want chess pieces, guys who can move around, Bellinger, Cabby, Rice, they want guys like that.”

Bellinger’s all-around value

Bellinger’s resurgence in pinstripes this past season has positioned him as a strong candidate to stay long-term. The 30-year-old outfielder could command a deal in the range of $150 million , and his combination of defense and offensive consistency makes him wo

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