Cody Bellinger wait for the storm to pass to move to GO

As of yesterday, it's clear that the Kyle Tucker file has gained in importance.

Although a club like the Yankees may be in the shadows, we understand that the Blue Jays, Mets, and Dodgers are currently the favorites in the outfielder's case.

The outcome may not be long in coming.

But Scott Boras and Cody Bellinger are probably laughing their asses off. After all, they know that three clubs (at least) among the Yankees, Mets, Blue Jays, and Dodgers won't be able to get their hands on Tucker.

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And that's where Bellinger could become an alternative option. Bob Nightengale put in a good word for him in a recent paper.

The problem, though, is that the teams mentioned in the Tucker file don't necessarily want to go long-term with Tucker. That doesn't mean they'd give Bellinger the seven years he covets.

The Blue Jays are willing to sign Tucker long-term, but it's unclear whether that would also be the case for Bellinger, an outfielder who's more inconsistent from year to year.

Bellinger is a left-handed hitting outfielder, like Tucker. He's also more versatile defensively, which is an asset.

I don't see the Dodgers offering Bellinger a long contract, but I can see New York teams offering Scott Boras' client at least five years. We know the Yankees don't want to go any higher.

All he has to do is wait out the Tucker storm so he can move to GO and sign his big contract with a club that wanted a good left-handed outfielder, but passed on the former Astros and Cubs man.

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