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Yankees' Bellinger Offer, Tucker Trade, and Pitcher Depth

Yankees fans, were diving into your mailbag questions! First, why are the Yankees pursuing Cody Bellinger over Kyle Tucker? Bellingers market is heating up, but Tuckers camp isnt pushing for a megadeal. Yankees brass prefers Bellinger, but could consider Tucker or their young outfielders to maximize Aaron Judges peak years. Next, what Yankees prospects match the package the Cubs sent to Miami for Edward Cabrera? The Yankees top prospects, like George Lombard Jr. and Carlos Lagrange, could be involved, but Miami wants hitters, not more pitchers. Lastly, trading controllable starter Will Warren for another pitcher? It could undermine pitching depth unless its a clear upgrade. Keep your questions coming for the next show! Checkout Solipillow.com

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  • Yankees Shift Focus from Bellinger to Tucker, Bichette

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    The New York Yankees offseason plans have shifted, as negotiations with Cody Bellinger have stalled due to a significant salary discrepancy. The team is now exploring other options, such as Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette, and hasnt ruled out a trade. The Yankees lack of splashy moves has led to a drop in power rankings, and they still need to address their outfield and pitching depth before the season begins. Checkout Solipillow.com
  • Yankees' Bellinger Negotiations Collapse, Fans Fume

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  • Yankees' Prospects Ready to Step Up

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