Earlier today it was reported that the Cubs and Cody Bellinger came to terms on a three-year, $80 million deal. Of course, Bellinger can opt out after each of the first two seasons. I’m guessing that is merely the cost of doing business and as fans we’re supposed to accept the drama and nonsense because “It’s not our money,” and players should grab all they can. Why can’t we begrudge them their money? Most people begrudge people outside of the entertainment world every single day.

Owners and GMs are to blame however, as they acquiesce to players’ demands for opt out years. I’m thinking back to last offseason and the drama surrounding Carlos Correa, the Mets, Twins and Giants. What a mess! While the Twins finally won a first round playoff series, I don’t think they’re getting their money’s worth from Correa.

Pick, choose and spin his numbers since joining the Twins-that isn’t what they paid big bucks for.

Carlos Correa Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News | Minnesota Twins (mlb.com)

Back to the Cubs and Cody, I don’t think he’ll flake out on the Cubs or have a drop off this season, but I can’t predict if he’ll opt out. No matter how players want to pretend contract stuff won’t get in the way, it does. Yesterday morning, on a local baseball radio show, one of the hosts questioned Cub rookie, Pete Crow-Armstrong about Bellinger’s absence. The kid couldn’t have been more professional in his response but was completely taken aback by the stupidity of the question. One day later, the line of questioning seems even more inappropriate.