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Yankees Urged to Trade Jazz Chisholm Jr. For $100M All-Star, Sign Bo Bichette

Yankees Urged to Trade Jazz Chisholm Jr. For $100M All-Star, Sign Bo Bichette

Summary

The New York Yankees are considering trading Jazz Chisholm Jr. to potentially acquire star outfielder Byron Buxton. The Yankees might also sign Bo Bichette to fill a position change, making room for these new moves with their available budget.

Key Facts

  • The Yankees have not made major free agency moves yet but are exploring trading options.
  • Brian Cashman, the Yankees' general manager, said they are open to trading Jazz Chisholm Jr.
  • Teams have shown interest in Chisholm, who will be a free agent in a year.
  • Byron Buxton, an All-Star, wants to stay with the Minnesota Twins but might consider other teams if they keep trading players.
  • Buxton's current contract with the Twins is a seven-year, $100 million deal.
  • The Yankees could add Bo Bichette, a two-time All-Star, to their lineup.
  • Bichette is open to moving from shortstop to second base, which might suit the Yankees.
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