Cody Bellinger believes return to MVP form possible with Yankees after lonely feeling of failure

New Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger takes a swing at some spring training Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.Q: You’ve been quoted as saying: “I know what I’m capable of doing when I’m healthy.” What are you capable of doing when you’re healthy?A: I’ve shown it quite a few times in this game.My skill set, you know, it’s dynamic, it’s offense, it’s defense, it’s baserunning, everything I can do.

I really can do everything well on a baseball field, and that’s why I wake up every day to go and showcase that, and I get very frustrated with myself when I’m not showing it or I’m not able to show it.Q: Do you feel like the best is yet to come for you?A: I can honestly say that.I feel really good with where I’m at.

I’m very confident in my ability right now.I feel like my body and everything’s in a good spot.

I’m excited to keep it going, and I’m feeling good.Q: Your 2019 NL MVP season with the Dodgers.Did you feel like you were in a zone the whole year?A: I was zoned in for so long.

Almost to a point where I was just doing it as opposed to even knowing.Honestly, that’s the best place to be, you’re not thinking you’re just doing.

Throughout the years of the ups and downs of the years after that, I’ve learned a lot about myself as a baseball player and as a man.I’m confident in my ability, and that’s the type of player I want to be every single year, that’s the type of guy I strive to be.Q: Can you come close to replicating that season?A: Yeah, I definitely do think it’s possible.

Like I said, I’m healthy, I’m still really young [29], I’m stronger than I was back then.I would argue I’m the same speed.

… I would say it’s possible.Q: What drives you?A: The want to be great.To know what ability I have in this game and wanting to showcase it to the best of my ability.Q: Describe the immediate emotions of winning the 2020 World Series with the Dodgers.A: It’s pure joy.

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