Cody Bellinger Settles for Short-Term $80M Deal with Cubs, Boras Blames Market Conditions

Amid a challenging off-season, Scott Boras secures Cody Bellinger a three-year contract, significantly below the projected $264M, attributing the outcome to recent performance concerns and market dynamics.

Bellinger's agent, Scott Boras, explains the three-year, $80 million deal as a compromise given the market's focus on recent performance over potential.
Despite a strong comeback in 2023, Bellinger's previous two seasons influenced teams' reluctance to offer long-term, high-value contracts.
Boras defends his negotiation strategy amidst criticism, highlighting a stagnant market and an overall decrease in off-season spending.
Short-term contracts for Boras' clients, including Bellinger and Blake Snell, reflect a broader trend of risk aversion among MLB teams.
Boras remains optimistic about the future, suggesting that successful seasons could lead to more favorable contracts for his clients in the years to come.