ESPN: Brian Cashman of the Yankees made the best trade transaction in 2024 following the trade for…..
In late July, the offense of the New York Yankees was in dire need of some skill and a spark. Aside from Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, everyone else was either too old, inexperienced, or just unreliable. A major issue was third base, where games were being started by the unsatisfactory DJ LeMahieu.
Everybody expected that Yankees general manager Brian Cashman would make a move to reinforce the infield, but few people had Miami Marlins’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. in their bingo card, especially when he played more outfield this year.
Cashman’s trade for Jazz Chisholm Jr. was one of his better decisions.
Cashman had to send infielders Jared Serna and Abrahan Ramírez, as well as Triple-A catcher Agustin Ramírez, in order to make it happen. In exchange, they received a sneakily talented producer with power and game-changing speed, as well as the flair and energy their team needed to support their two stars.
Fans and the media frequently criticize Cashman for a variety of reasons, but he struck gold with Chisholm, and that proved to be one of his best decisions in 2024. For that reason, he deserves credit.
With the Yankees, Chisholm has made an impression.
With 46 games played, Chisholm’s.273 batting average,.825 OPS, 11 home runs, and 18 stolen bases with the Yankees have added another weapon to the lineup to go with their two All-World sluggers.
The influence of Chisholm extends beyond the field. He has frequently said how happy he is to be a member of the Yankees’ fan base and how much he enjoys the energy they bring to Yankee Stadium. He looks like he’s excited to be playing for the Bronx Bombers.
Despite experiencing a slight decline in September (.644 OPS), he managed to still make an impact by committing 12 thefts during the month.
Chisholm agreed to switch to third base and join a team with extremely high hopes and a devoted fan base. He is keen to assist the Yankees in reaching their ultimate objective, which is to win the World Series for the first time since 2009, having handled everything as effectively as one could want.
