“Want to be a New York legend,” Jazz Chisholm Jr. aiming to create Yankees legacy with World Series glory
Jazz Chisholm. Jr is aiming to cement himself as a New York legend with World Series glory with the Yankees against the Dodgers.
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Jazz Chisholm Jr. (Image via The Globe and Mail)
Ahead of the 2024 World Series, New York Yankees star Jazz Chisholm Jr. has aimed to cement his name in Yankee folklore. In a recent piece for The Players’ Tribune, the 26-year-old opened up about his journey to New York.
Born in the Bahamas, Chisholm Jr. made his way to the MLB as an international free agent. After making a name for himself with the Miami Marlins, the infielder was traded to the Yankees in July of this year.
In the piece for The Players’ Tribune, Chisholm Jr. claimed he knows what it means to play for the Yankees and how hard he has to work.
I know what it means to play here, to be a Yankee. And I know that if I work hard and stay true to who I am, there’s greatness ahead of me. I just want to make history with the Yankees. I want to be a New York legend in my own way.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. said as per The Players’ Tribune.
Apart from his ambitions, Chisholm Jr. has also showered support to his teammates. Recently, he spoke highly about Juan Soto and urged the Yankees to give him a $700 million contract after his performance in the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians.
Pay my guy, pay Juan Soto… $700 million
Jazz Chisholm. Jr said on how much Juan Soto should be paid as per YES Network.
Meredith: I’d ask you how much but we’ll leave that for another day
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) October 20, 2024
Jazz: $700 MILLION! ? pic.twitter.com/9YOVD3KHHT
Jazz Chisholm Jr. speaks on what it means to play in World Series
In a recent interview before the New York Yankees lock horns with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Jazz Chisholm Jr. spoke on what it meant to play in the World Series. During this, he pointed out that his grandmother wished he was playing for the Dodgers.
The 26-year-old claimed that his grandmother is a Dodgers fan. This means that she will see her grandson play against her team.
It means everything. I’m playing against my grandma’s favorite team. She wished I was playing for the Dodgers, but hey, it all works out. She gets to see her favorite team in the World Series, too.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. said as per SNY.
"I'm playing against my grandma's favorite team, she wishes I was playing for the Dodgers." ?
— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) October 24, 2024
– Jazz Chisholm pic.twitter.com/07OTDGlf25
Apart from this, the Yankees infielder also spoke highly about his manager Aaron Boone. In the interview, Chisholm Jr. claimed he “can’t talk better” about Boone.
Oh, it’s been great. It’s been great playing for Boone, man. He’s a great manager. He’s here for the players. He’s here for the group of guys that’s going out there and that’s in the clubhouse and his staff. I can’t talk better about Aaron Boone.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. said on Aaron Boone as per SNY.
"He's a great manager, he's here for the players."
— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) October 24, 2024
Jazz Chisholm on playing for Aaron Boone: pic.twitter.com/T04uEKNF5P
After finishing with a record of 82-80 in the 2023 season, several fans called for the sacking of Boone. However, the Yankees board decided to support him and allowed him to continue to manage the team in 2024.
Boone along with his star-studded squad will now be aiming to bring home the Yankees’ 28th World Series title and end their 15-year drought. The first game of this series will be played on Friday, 25th October.
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