Jazz Chisholm Jr. gives EPIC reaction on becoming Yankees amidst locker room concern

NY Yankees make blockbuster trade with Marlins as they acquire Jazz Chisholm Jr. in exchange for three prospects.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. gives EPIC reaction on becoming Yankees amidst locker room concern

Jazz Chisholm Jr. [Image Credit: Imago]

The New York Yankees may have just gotten their much-needed boost after acquiring center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins in exchange for three prospects. The blockbuster trade has fans excited to see how the 26-year-old will fit in with the Yanks and his performance in the next few games.

Chisholm Jr. himself is also excited to don the famous pinstripes and play in the Bronx after being moved to center field to make room for All-Star baseman Luis Arraez for the Marlins. The trade took place on Saturday after the NY Yankees got brutally defeated by rivals Boston Red Sox in a 9-7 score.

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 In exchange for acquiring Jazz Chisholm Jr., the Yankees sent prospects Agustin Ramirez, Jared Serna, and Abrahan Ramirez. Although Aaron Boone did not talk about the trade during Saturday’s press conference, he praised Chisholm Jr. earlier as a player. 

Very talented, athletic, speed, power. … I know from afar there’s some versatility there, and the athleticism, power, speed are all attractive qualities.
Aaron Boone as per Craig Forde of MLB.com.

While Chisholm Jr. can become one of the key players for the Yankees, the organization was at a point concerned over locker room compatibility. Journalist Bob Nightengale talked about his personality in the Marlins locker room on ‘Barreled Up Podcast’.

...they’ve been trying to trade him all year, they’ve been trying to trade him the last couple years. Been a nightmare in the clubhouse.
USA Today’s Bob Nightengale on Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Even ESPN’s Jorge Castillo noted how the Yankees “has concerns about how his personality would fit inside the clubhouse”. Regardless, it seems the outfielder is excited to be a Yankee, as he dropped a Seinfield reaction on his Instagram account.

Jonathan Papelbon roasts Alex Verdugo as Yankees welcome Jazz Chilsom Jr. in major trade

Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Jonathan Papelbon had an epic reaction to Jazz Chisholm’s trade to the Bronx. He took a dig at Alex Verdugo following their spat during his trade to the NY Yankees. The Red Sox traded Verdugo to the Yankees in December. Following the trade, the outfielder took a shot at manager Alex Cora which the former star did not like.

Jonathan Papelbon, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Alex Verdugo [Image Credit: CBS/Imago]
Jonathan Papelbon, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Alex Verdugo [Image Credit: CBS/Imago]

Papelbon called Verdugo a “b****” supporting Cora and the Red Sox players. He said if he had been active during Cora’s tenure, he would have “drilling this b****”. Jonathan Papelbon once again made his point regarding Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s trade saying,

@Yankees get Jazz Chisholm in a trade?? (He's a) .240 lifetime hitter with 30% K rate. I bet him and Verdugo will be best friends!!
Jonathan Papelbon on X.

Regardless, the Yankees are hoping to get a boost by adding Chisholm Jr. to their lineup. Giancarlo Stanton is also reported to be back for Monday’s series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. With Aaron Judge and Juan Soto already in the lineup, the team is expected to show results in their next following games.

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