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By Aaliyan Mohammed
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Last year, the New York Yankees acquired Jazz Chisholm Jr. at the trade deadline. He has been a key part of their team since.
On Friday night, Chisholm hit his 30th home run of the season, making him the third Yankee to join the 30-30 club. He is the first Yankees player since Alfonso Soriano in 2003 to hit at least 30 home runs and steal at least 30 bases in a season.
Chisholm missed a chunk of the season as well, so there's no telling what he could have done if he were healthy all year. Chisholm was named an All-Star this season and has played a vital role by moving around the infield as well. He will be a free agent after next season, and he is setting himself up to be paid handsomely. However, he has made it clear what team he wants to be paid by: the Yankees.
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"I don't want to leave New York," Chisholm said per The Athletic's Chris Kirschner. "If you've ever played here, you would never want to leave. At the end of the day, it just depends on if they want me. That's the difference. Do they want a 40-40 player? You tell me."
Chisholm's stellar season is not a surprise to him. He noted that he has always thought he could be this kind of player, but playing in New York has brought the best out of him.
The Yankees have one more year of control when it comes to Chisholm. However, letting him hit the open market could be a mistake. He has always been regarded as a talented player, but seeing him play for a team with winning aspirations could have contenders in a bidding war trying to land him.
If the Yankees want to keep him in New York, they will have to get him signed to a new contract eventually. The good news for them is that Chisholm is clearly open to staying.
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