🔥DID CHICAGO JUST SHOOT ITSELF IN THE FOOT? One of the brightest stars to wear a Cubs uniform — Cody Bellinger — was handed over to the New York Yankees in what’s being called one of the most shocking salary dumps in recent MLB memory.
The trade? Bellinger and $5 million cash for pitcher Cody Poteet, who didn’t even make it a week before being DFA’d.
And now? Bellinger is exploding in the Bronx, while Cubs fans are left screaming into the void.
🧢 From Wrigley Warrior to Bargain Bin Castaway
Bellinger signed with the Cubs in late 2022 on a 3-year, $80 million deal. In 2023, he came roaring back with a .307 average, 26 home runs, 97 RBIs, and claimed the NL Comeback Player of the Year title.
He followed it up with a strong 2024 season — but then the Cubs pulled the plug.
💸 The Trade That Broke Chicago: “Gold for Dust”?
In December 2024, the Cubs decided to cut payroll, shipping Bellinger and $5 million to the Yankees for Cody Poteet — a fringe pitcher who was designated for assignment almost immediately.
The twist? Poteet never threw a single pitch for the Cubs. This wasn’t a rebuild — it was a fire sale.
💥 Cody Bellinger Gets His Revenge — Loud and Clear
Bellinger didn’t just bounce back — he’s torching the league in 2025:
- 132 wRC+,
- 3.3 WAR,
- Elite defense,
- And a jaw-dropping revenge game: 3 home runs against the Cubs at Wrigley Field!
🗣️A former teammate allegedly said after the game:
“I’ve never seen Belli smile like that — cold as ice.”
🏁 Cubs Fans Are Losing It
“We didn’t lose a player — we lost an MVP!”
“The Cubs don’t need opponents. They beat themselves.”
The hashtag #FireTheFrontOffice trended on X (formerly Twitter) just hours after Bellinger’s demolition job at Wrigley.
🎯 Expert Reactions: Premature or Plain Stupid?
While the Cubs claimed they needed financial flexibility to chase other stars, analysts were baffled.
“Cody Bellinger is the type of player you build around — not throw away.” — ESPN Commentator
🎤 And Cody’s Mic Drop Moment?
Sources close to the Yankees say after his triple-homer game, Cody walked off the field, looked back at the press, and simply said:
“Chicago traded me. I just reminded them why that was dumb.”
🧨Big Questions Remain:
👉 Are the Cubs “rebuilding” — or just imploding?
👉 Will Bellinger become the Yankees’ next MVP and haunt Chicago for years?
Stay tuned — this isn’t just baseball. This is MLB-grade drama!