The Chicago Cubs have received great play from a healthy Cody Bellinger this season. He is putting together his best year since he won MVP in 2019 and he is inline to benefit greatly due to signing a contract last off-season in which he bet on himself.
Early rumors are indicating that Cody Bellinger has done well enough this year to be the second highest paid player in free agency this coming off-season. Shoehei Ohtani will be the first, but between Bellinger’s play so far this year and the fact that he is represented by Scott Boras it’s easy to see how the 28 year old is in a good position. The biggest question is how much will he get paid?
Chicago Cubs star Cody Bellinger may be the second highest paid player in free agency this off-season.
In Bob Nightengale’s latest notebook he discussed what the price tag on Cody Bellinger may be as well as who some of the most aggressive teams may be.
The price-tag will be heavy, exceeding $200 million, perhaps even seeking more than $300 million.
The most aggressive suitors are expected to be: The Cubs, San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres and New York Yankees.
After betting on himself it would make sense that Scott Boras would want Cody Bellinger to cash in and secure a long term contract north of $200 MM. With that asking price where ever he ends up signing next he could end up signing a contract that will keep him their close to a decade long.
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