The Cody Bellinger saga is finally over and it looks exactly like the deal we’ve been talking about for weeks.

On Yanks Go Yard, Adam Weinrib and Thomas Carannante break down the final Bellinger contract, why it’s an overpay but a rational one, why this was always a two-year reality, and why the process dragged on so long that it robbed the moment of any real joy.

Then we ask the obvious question: what’s next? With Ryan Weathers already in the fold, Freddy Peralta now off the board, and elite upside plays already gone, we look at what’s realistically left for the Yankees to do and whether it finally makes more sense to hold Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones rather than cashing them in.

Plus: quick hits on Joel Sherman’s offseason hints, bullpen priorities, and the increasingly cursed search for a right-handed catcher.

👇 Does this deal feel like progress or just closure?

00:00 – Cody Bellinger Is Back

01:30 – Contract Details & Negotiation Timeline

04:00 – Why Bellinger Fits the Yankees

06:30 – Yankees’ Negotiation Philosophy Critique

10:45 – Market Reality vs Fan Expectations

14:15 – Mets, Blue Jays & Other Suitors

18:00 – What’s Next for the Yankees?

21:00 – Bullpen Concerns Deep Dive

27:45 – Rotation Strengths vs Red Flags

33:00 – Missed Opportunities & Bullpen Spending

39:30 – Jason Domínguez Trade Debate

45:15 – Offense vs Pitching: What Really Holds Yankees Back

50:40 – Are the Yankees Better Than Last Year?

55:20 – Dodgers Comparison & Organizational Gaps

58:30 – Final Thoughts on Bellinger & 2026 Outlook

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