Yankees predicted to possibly cut ties with Jazz Chisholm Jr. at trade deadline if contract extension talks go awry

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The New York Yankees currently have a possible long-term solution at second base in Jazz Chisholm Jr. , who’s an All-Star caliber player. However, with that level in talent comes the wanting of a top-tier contract, and New York may not want to pay it.

FanSided’s Rucker Haringey believes that if extension talks between the Yanks and Chisholm get out of hand, then he might be dealt by the trade deadline at the earliest. MORE: Reds receive positive Elly De La Cruz contract extension prediction, even with Scott Boras as superstar's agent “The Yankees are not going to trade Jazz Chisholm unless they've fallen out of contention ahead of the deadline. Only then would they entertain the idea of offloading a star player who is headed to free agency in the offseason.

Another variable here would be the idea that Chisholm and his representatives start leaking contract demands that New York won't entertain. The talented infielder is not short on self confidence as his desire to rack up 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases this season would illustrate. That supreme confidence could have him looking to become one of the highest paid players in the game.