Seems like the slowness of the New York Yankees in this MLB-free desk has fulfilled patience by DJ LeMahieu, which, according to several reports, has instructed their agents to negotiate with other teams Given that the Bronx has shown insufficient interest give you the money you are looking for, which could lead you to sign a contract with the team’s loyal rivals: The Red Sox.
According to a report by Yahoo Sports’ Tim Brown, the Red Sox already asked about DJ LeMahieu at the start of the off-season and after the second baseman ordered his representatives to start negotiations with other teams, the Sox is expected to have Rojas itself this week a virtual meeting with the player to discuss a contract.
Regardless, it seems the Yankees remain LeMahieu’s favorites to sign him and perhaps it is a tactic to put pressure on the Bronx Bombers, who were very reluctant to do any sort of business for fear of their pay to exceed. luxury tax of $ 210 million.
LeMahieu is reportedly looking for a contract of about 5 years and just over $ 110 million after being the Yankees’ most prolific player in the past two years, hitting .366 with 36 homers, 129 RBI’s, a. 922 OPS and 8.9 WAR, which are in the top 4 MVP for the past two years.