Jazz Chisholm Jr. knows what he wants, and he's not afraid to say it. The New York Yankees star is looking for an 8-to-10 year deal averaging $35 million per year on his next contract. And if the Bronx can't make it happen? He'll walk.<br/><br/>Confidence or delusion? That's the question baseball fans are asking right now. Chisholm made it clear in an interview with NJ.com - he's betting on himself in a big way. He also said he'd turn down the Yankees if they can't meet his price, and that he'd rather "build his own roof" than join the Los Angeles Dodgers.<br/><br/>Let's break down the ask. $35 million per year would put Chisholm in the same neighborhood as some of the game's elite players. We're talking superstar money. And while Jazz is talented - there's no denying he can hit for power and play multiple positions - is he that guy?<br/><br/>This season, he's been solid but not spectacular. Good defender, power threat, but not the kind of guy who's putting up MVP numbers. So where does this valuation come from? It comes from the modern MLB, where players are taking control of their narratives and betting that one team will fall in love with their potential.<br/><br/>Here's what I respect about it - Chisholm isn't playing games. He's not hiding behind his agent. He's telling teams exactly what it'll take to sign him. That's ballsy. In today's MLB, players are demanding what they think they're worth, and letting the market decide if they're right.<br/><br/>The Yankees have a decision to make. Do they pay Jazz Chisholm like a superstar? Do they let him walk and use that money elsewhere? Or do they negotiate something in the middle and see if Jazz blinks first?<br/><br/>My take? Good for Chisholm for knowing his worth and not backing down. Whether he gets it is another story. But in an era where teams print money and players have limited earning windows, I'm not going to criticize a guy for shooting his shot.<br/><br/>That's what sports is all about, folks - believing in yourself even when others doubt you. Now let's see if anyone's willing to pay.