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By Shaun McAvoy
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The New York Yankees made a big splash in free agency, coming to terms with Cody Bellinger on a five-year, $162.5 million contract, per ESPN's Jeff Passan, but still should look to improve this offseason.
The Yankees bringing back Bellinger is a massive win for the organization. New York can solidify its lineup with the left-handed slugger, but retaining Bellinger does not make the Yankees any better than this season, when the team lost in the playoffs.
The Yankees need to bring in more talent, and one area they should prioritize is their starting rotation. With multiple pitchers sidelined for the beginning of next season, bringing in another frontline starter should be on New York's wish list. Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer urged the Yankees to pursue a trade with the Miami Marlins to acquire former Cy Young winner Sandy Alcántara.
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"Cody Bellinger would have been at the top of this list as recently as Wednesday afternoon, but he and the Yankees finally got back together on a five-year, $162.5 million contract," Rymer wrote Friday. "Which is good for them, because they would have been facing slim pickings if another team had signed him.
"After missing out on Milwaukee ace Freddy Peralta, the Yankees should consider alternative aces like Sandy Alcantara or even Tarik Skubal. And with someone as shaky as Camilo Doval positioned to be Aaron Boone's No. 2 option, the bullpen is an underrated concern in its own right."
Though Alcántara struggled this season, posting a 5.36 ERA with only 142 strikeouts, he is still a two-time All-Star. The 30-year-old hurler has also made 28 or more starts in four of the past five seasons. Alcántara is under team control for two more seasons and would be a great addition for the Yankees.
With the Yankees outfield set with Bellinger's return, Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones could be attractive trade chips.
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