He’s lucky he got $5 million. Mario Mendoza had better years.
In every season he has played at least 120 games, he hit 17 or more HR. Even in the short season on 2020 he hit 10 in 49 games. I expect he will have a bit of a bounce back season.
Or 63 RBI. Very good batting average, but low OBP. Only more than 123 games twice, but exactly 123 games 3 times.
162 game average would be .282 with 18 home runs.
Who will be grabbing Cody Bellinger? Will he be back with the Cubs?
Now, I think that the distaste for Boras may become too much. Ricketts' latest statements were not encouraging.
Sadly, the disappointment that was the Jason Heyward deal not only cost them dearly for seven seasons, it may continue to cost them for many more by passing on long term contracts on star free agents. It seems Bellinger may want to come back, but you don't hire Boras and expect to have control of the wheel.
This may drag well into March and he may end up in Toronto or SD.