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Brian Cashman and the New York Yankees struck again in their post-Juan Soto pivot, this time acquiring former MVP Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs. While momentum has been at the forefront of the Bronx Bombers so far this season, landing the two-time All-Star is the first step in trying to assemble an attacking column that Cashman hopes will lead the Yankees from return to the Fall Classic in 2025. .
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the deal, which many thought was inescapable, why Yankees fans should temper their offensive expectations for Bellinger and why the Cubs were more than happy to part with his salary after landing Kyle Tucker . The guys are also trying to figure out where the Yankees will play the Golden Miter champion, since they have a game in the outfield and first base, and why New York needs to make more moves to prevent this season from being declared a failure.
Also in this episode of Baseball Counter-B-CastJake & Jordan break down the documentation issued by MLB on their findings on the spread of elbow injuries currently facing the series. They discuss the essential conclusions of the baseball findings and offer some possible solutions to help solve the problem. Then, the guys talk about Nolan Arenado blocking a trade to the Houston Astros, the Baltimore Orioles signing Tomoyuki Sugano, and make their picks for The good, the bad and the Uggla.
(1:27) – Game 1: Yankees trade for Bellinger
(21:32) – MLB publishes documentation on elbow injuries
(42:18) – On the Tape: Arenado blocks an exchange
(47:36) – Orioles sign NPB Most Valuable Athlete
(54:02) – The good, the bad and the Uggla
(1:10:48) – Baseball in the wild: Vietnam update
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