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Chisholm, a second-time star second baseman with 127 career hits for the Yankees, became a free agent in the off-season. The Yankees did not make a qualifying offer for him and are expected to part ways. Major League Baseball reporter Morosi reported that as many as 11 teams are interested in Chisholm and face-to-face talks will begin next week, including the Toronto Blue Jays.
Chisholm. (File photo)
[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Jazz Chisholm Jr., the two-time Yankees star second baseman with 127 home runs in his career, became a free agent in the off-season. The Yankees did not make a qualifying offer to him and are expected to part ways with him. However, according to Major League Baseball reporter Jon Paul Morosi, as many as 11 teams are interested in Chisholm.
Chisholm boasted before the season that he would challenge "50 homers and 50 steals" in a single season, and hoped to sign an 8 to 10-year contract worth an average of $35 million per year. However, this season he played 137 games, hitting .231/.312/.399, offensive index 0.711, 19 homers, 55 RBIs, 41 steals, OPS+ 97, with an fWAR value of 3.5, his performance was not as good as expected, and his distinctive personal style made him one of the most controversial players in this year's free market.
Despite this, senior Major League Baseball reporter Morosi revealed that 11 teams have already been in contact with Chisholm's agent team and are expected to start arranging face-to-face meetings next week, and the Blue Jays are rumored to be one of them. It's unclear what other teams are in the running, but the Yankees are not expected to be among the suitors after declining to make a qualifying offer to Chisholm.
There are many high-quality second base options this offseason, including Brandon Lowe and Luis Arraez in the free market, and Ketel Marte in the trade market. However, Major League Baseball's official website pointed out that it is not difficult to understand why Chisholm is the most attractive candidate for some teams, because he is 4 years younger than Lore and has a more comprehensive hit than Alajeez. Morosi said that teams are also very interested in Chisholm's flexibility in the fielding position.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Chisholm will have face-to-face meetings with multiple teams next week and ultimately sign with one of them.
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