Yankees center fielder Cody Bellinger spoke for the first time this spring in a presser on Tuesday afternoon in Tampa.

The Yankees are hoping the two former MVPs can make up for a “good deal” of Juan Soto’s production. Is that realistic?

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger is not in town to replace a big name but rather to contribute in the best possible way. This comes on the heels of what the club underwent this offseason.

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Bellinger, who won a World Series with the Dodgers in 2020, has tangentially experienced some of what Goldschmidt spoke of as his father, Clay, played for the Yankees from 1999-2001. Cody has memories of his dad’s playing days, though none specifically of spring training.

After missing out on Juan Soto earlier this offseason, the New York Yankees shifted gears by acquiring Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs. They also bolstered their lineup by signing Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year,

It’s that hard-to-believe Bellinger family record that makes this a perfect match. If there’s anyone as successful as the Yankees at getting to the World Series over the years, it’s the Bellinger clan.