DJ LeMahieu has been, without a doubt, one of the most influential ballplayers for the New York Yankees in recent memory. This past season, he led the whole circuit in batting average with .364 and had an amazing 1.011 OPS. He was the Yankees’ leader in fWAR in the last two campaigns, and his offensive and defensive contributions are undeniable.
That’s why it is so important for the New York Yankees to retain his services, now that he’s a free agent. He’s reportedly looking for a five-year deal, which the team may be reluctant to give him because he’s 32.