MLB Rumors: Chicago Cubs’ Cody Bellinger Pursuit Receives Massive Boost, North Side Team Emerges as Top Suitor

Will the new year bring a new twist to the Cody Bellinger saga? Till now we’ve seen Bellinger seesawing between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Chicago Cubs. But it seems gradually the Cubs are becoming bigger favorites. Their history with Bellinger coupled with a concerning lack of offseason signals that there might be a battle being fought between Scott Boras and the Cubs. 

At the same time, more and more insiders are saying that the Cubs are ahead in this race. We can add the name of another top insider to this list as he finds the Cubs favorites for a simple reason. At the same time, could this mean a change in Bellinger’s valuation?

Top Insider boosts Cubs fans’ hopes in this Cody Bellinger saga

Top Insider Jon Morosi recently came to the MLB Network. While talking about the offseason activity till now, his focus shifted to Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs. While he acknowledged that the Blue Jays are serious players in this sweepstakes, he still preferred the Cubs for a simple reason – it made sense. 

“You could argue that Bellinger to the Blue Jays still makes some sense. I tend to think that Bellinger back Chicago makes most sense,” said Morosi. He then went on to explain how, with most players going to the teams they were first linked with, it makes him believe that Bellinger’s free agency can end the same way.

Recently, reports of the Cubs becoming favorites for Bellinger have been emerging rather rapidly. Most experts believe that Bellinger’s apparent love for Chi-Town and the coaching staff of the Cubs could tilt him toward the North Side. At the same time, the Cubs seem to have frozen their offseason for this one deal. So could it be just a matter of time before both parties find a middle ground?

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It would certainly take a lot of effort to find that middle ground, as the Cubs are highly uncomfortable with paying the expected $300 million to Bellinger.

The $300 million question 

The Toronto Blue Jays have recently shifted their focus on other players. This could be a hint that they’re preparing for a timeline where they don’t get Bellinger. This paves the way for the Cubs but at the same time, makes Bellinger’s chances of getting $300 million a little slimmer. 

If there are fewer teams after him, there won’t be a bidding war. In that case, the Cubs’ strategy of waiting for Bellinger’s price to drop may prove to be a genius move. As a result, at least for now, it looks like $300 million might be out of reach for Cody Love. But on the other hand, you never know about Scott Boras, he can do anything. 

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