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By Shaun McAvoy
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The New York Yankees have a decision to make in the next year on one of the team's most polarizing stars.
The Yankees have already locked down some of their top players long-term, including Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger, but will the team extend two-time All-Star Jazz Chisholm Jr. sometime this season before he becomes a free agent next winter? The 28-year-old second baseman just set career highs last season with 31 home runs and 80 RBIs, but his fit with the Yankees has been questioned.
When asked if he would accept an extension from the Yankees worth $25 million a year, Chisholm revealed his asking price right now would be $35 million a year for nearly a decade.
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"I'd say no because I know I can get $35 million somewhere else," Chisholm said Saturday, per NJ.com's Randy Miller. "That's $10 million less a year. ... I'm 28. I want 8-to-10 years."
After the monster season that Chisholm just had, it's not surprising to see the star second baseman want to cash in, but it will be interesting to see if New York meets his expectations. The lefty slugger's injury history and history of emotional outbursts could impact how teams value him if he hits free agency.
Chisholm has been elite since being acquired by the Yankees in a trade with the Miami Marlins before the 2024 trade deadline, posting a 6.7 WAR, according to FanGraphs. The 28-year-old star's contract demands may be high, but if he repeats his 2025 success this season, signing a massive contract would not be surprising.
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