The (supposed) BIG Move
- Paul Semendinger
- 20 hours ago
- 2 min read
November 29, 2025
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Many Yankees fans are hoping that the Yankees make a big move this offseason.
Almost every fan is banking on one move especially...
They want this big time player, who they feel will be the difference maker in 2026.
This player:
Has had one career season with a WAR above 6.0 (and that was in 2019)
Has averaged 3.6 WAR over the past two seasons
Has averaged 3.3 WAR over the last four seasons
Has averaged 2.2 WAR over the last six seasons
Hasn't had a 30-home run season since 2019
Hasn't driven in 100 runs since 2019
Has a 105 OPS+ since 2021
Now, to be clear, I am a big fan of this player, as well. I think he's a great piece for a championship team, but I don't think he is THE piece.
I am, of course, talking about Cody Bellinger.
I started the call for the Yankees to get Bellinger in 2023. (It's actually fun to look back at that article and the comments. Some were writing in and saying that Spencer Jones would soon be playing for the Yanks. We are still waiting.)
Cody Bellinger would fit the Yankees well in 2026, but I'm not in favor of a long term deal. And I am not of the belief that he is the difference-maker so many believe that he will be.
Cody Bellinger is a nice piece as part of a championship squad. But he is not the impact bat that many think he is.
There is talk that he might end up being too expensive for the Yankees' tastes. That's a real possibility.
My concern is that if the Yankees sign him, he will be the Yankees' big move this off-season. And I fear that isn't nearly enough to make the Yankees a championship squad.
