Presser: Cody Bellinger On Re-Signing With The Yankees
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What does Cody Bellinger feel about re-signing with the Yankees?
Cody, congratulations on the new deal. Thank you very much. Out of curiosity, just what does it mean to you to know that you're going to be a member of this New York Yankees team for the next several years? And also how close were you to going elsewhere? Yeah, you know, it feels good. You know, I came last year. You know, the locker room and everything is a really special environment. And, you know, Yankee Stadium was a special place to play, and I really enjoyed my time. You know, this year after lots of conversations with Scott and, you know, the free agent process is it's an interesting process for sure. And it's exciting as well. So, you know, ultimately, once, you know, it all came to fruition there at the end, I was very excited.
I'm very excited to be back and I'm feeling good. So I'm ready to get up to Tampa and get going.
We go next to Brian Hoke. Brian, go ahead. Hey Cody, this roster is going to look very similar to the one you guys had last year. What makes you confident that the outcome and the ending can be different?
Yeah, you know, actually, I feel really good with that. Obviously, it might not be what everyone wants to hear, but I really do love the group that we had. We had a special, special unit. We had, you know, great chemistry that, you know, I don't think can be understood unless you're inside the clubhouse. We all play for each other. And, you know, on top of that, we have some important pieces coming back and, you know, You know, we all we all played well, and I'm excited to run it back with those guys. And I'm fully confident and in the group. Oh, thank you. Go next to Jack Curry. Jack, go ahead.
Hey Cody, congratulations on the deal. I know every negotiation and then eventual contract is individual and distinct on its own.
How did Cody Bellinger navigate the free agency process?
As this one was progressing, what was your temperament like? What was your attitude in terms of whether or not it would get across the finish line?
Yeah. You know, um, good. I called Scott a lot, had lots of conversations with Scott and, uh, you know, he was great throughout the whole process. He, you know, kept me even keel. He answered all the questions I had and no, the free agent process is interesting. It's a lot of unknowns. It's a lot of, uh, are we going to live there? Are we going to live here? Um, you know, uh, you know, two, two young kids now. So it's like, where are we going to put them in school? And, you know, you add on these bunch of different things. So, um, it's definitely an interesting process. There's a lot of unknowns. Um, but it was very exciting. You know, I, this process was, it was long for sure. Um, but it was, uh, it was positive and Scott there was, you know, very helpful throughout the whole process.
And, um, he kept me very informed with, with everything.
And then a quick follow up. We've heard both sides describe your relationship with the Yankees in terms like it's a perfect marriage. It's a seamless fit. Why? Why is it a perfect marriage? Why is it a seamless fit to have Cody Bellinger on the Yankees?
You know, I think I can speak for myself, right? One, I felt right at home last year. You know, the guys, they do a great job of building a good culture in that locker room. It's a very good culture.
What factors influenced Cody's decision to return to the Yankees?
It's a winning culture. And, you know, we all show up to win the game that day. And I was just excited to be a part of it. And, you know, for me, I understand the talent that I have on the field. I understand the many different things that I can do on a baseball field. And I enjoy doing that type of stuff. And I think I can win a baseball game. and a lot of many different ways. And that's what I strive to do. And I feel like I do a good job of that. I expect to do a good job of that in the future. Thank you. Larry Fleischer from the AP.
Larry, go ahead. Hi, Cody. Obviously, you listen to pitches from other teams and you hear from other teams. But how much did you emphasize to Scott and your representation going into this and throughout the process that you wanted to return to the Yankees?
Yeah, you know, I probably I told Scott, well, I spoke my mind to Scott, you know, all the time, whether it was, you know, on any on any different occasion.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What does Cody Bellinger feel about re-signing with the Yankees?
0:00–2:05
2
How did Cody Bellinger navigate the free agency process?
2:05–3:37
3
What factors influenced Cody's decision to return to the Yankees?
3:37–5:20
4
What does Cody think about the Yankees' roster and offseason moves?
5:20–7:26
5
How does Cody Bellinger describe the clubhouse culture with the Yankees?
7:26–9:55
6
What role does Aaron Judge play in Cody's decision to stay?
9:55–12:32
7
How does Cody view the competition with the Dodgers this season?
12:32–14:34
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