New York Post | Jon Heyman: In many ways, Cody Bellinger seems like a perfect fit for the Yankees. He hits left-handed, plays a solid center field and at 28 should still have a couple of seasons left before entering a real decline phase. Despite these pros, the Yankees are reportedly concerned about Bellinger’s underlying offensive performance, in particular his hard hit and barrel rate. Despite a strong 2023, Belli was in the bottom quartile of both metrics, key indicators of the potential to drive the ball going forward.
New York Daily News | Gary Phillips: Should the Yankees steer clear of Bellinger or the other top names that can be acquired this winter, like Juan Soto or Yoshinobu Yamamoto, there are plenty of under-the-radar targets that could improve the roster.