Breaking: In the midst of trade speculations, an ex-teammate claims, “(Yankees) fans would love him.” also described as a “nightmare in the clubhouse.”
Not everyone has the same opinion of Jazz Chisholm Jr., the young star of the Miami Marlins who was described as a “nightmare in the clubhouse” by an MLB insider and chosen as the most overrated player in The Athletic’s player poll.
Uncertain as to whether this former comrade is a staff member or a player, they have the exact opposite opinion.
In an article that was published on Tuesday, the former Marlins player said to Jon Heyman of The New York Post, “Jazz is a good kid, he just needs direction.” “He is the first person in the park and a pretty good worker. The whole show is just an act. He is modest to his core.
Chisholm is reportedly on the trade block ahead of the July 30 deadline, per outlets, including the Post. The Marlins have been attempting to transfer the electrifying talent for years, but it has been challenging due to his unfavorable clubhouse reputation, as Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports noted last week. (Hence, the description of Nightengale as a “nightmare in the clubhouse.”).
The former infielder who switched to outfield recently moved back to second base and is one of the most intriguing players available because he won’t be a free agent until 2027.
Heyman claims that Chisholm has reportedly been discussed in the Yankees front office as well. Furthermore, the ex-Marlins employee sought to correct misinformation about Chisholm’s suitability for the Yankees after reading reports that denigrated his character.
The former Marlins colleague told Heyman, “The New York fans would love him, he loves to interact with the crowd.” “Just your typical extremely gifted child who occasionally needs some structure because he can get lost.”
Since his 2020 MLB debut, Chisholm has been a lightning rod for criticism. In 2022, he was the impetus behind a clubhouse gathering led by legendary Yankees manager Don Mattingly at the time. He plays with a style and flamboyant demeanor that players who appear to be devoted to a more traditional, buttoned-up style of baseball rarely exhibit. In addition, he is Black, which is significant in a league where the percentage of Black players dropped to 6% at the beginning of 2024.
Chisholm claimed on “The Pivot Podcast” that since manager Skip Schumaker was brought on board in 2023, the culture has undergone a significant shift. Chisholm remarked, “We don’t even see color in the clubhouse because we’re so together.” There’s not a single color in that clubhouse, top to bottom.
Would New York provide a match?
