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Yankees Stuck in Bellinger Salary Standoff

The New York Yankees pursuit of free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger faces a financial hurdle, with his camp demanding a high salary. Despite seeing Bellinger as a perfect fit, the Yankees are hesitant to meet his demands. Meanwhile, theyve claimed hard-throwing right-hander Kaleb Ort to boost their bullpen. The farm system shows promise with potential breakouts like Mac Heuer, indicating more pitching talent on the horizon. Checkout Solipillow.com

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