Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports reports that free agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu has told his representatives to begin negotiations with other clubs. The assumption all along has been that LeMahieu would be back with New York, albeit at a much higher AAV than the number he received from the Yankees in 2019 and 2020. Thus far, however, the Yankees have been unwilling to offer a contract to his liking, with Brown reporting that the infielder wants more than Josh Donaldson's four-year, $92 million and at least as much as the $110 million that J.D. Martinez received from the Red Sox. One of the top hitters for average over the past few years -- and he's provided a good amount of pop with New York as well -- LeMahieu is understandably frustrated, and Brown notes he's asked teams that have previously shown interest like the Blue Jays, Mets, Dodgers along with the Cardinals, Red Sox and Red Sox; among others. It doesn't sound like he or any other big name free agent is going to be signing a contract anytime soon. We're frustrated too. RELATED: New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers SOURCE: Yahoo Sports Jan 10, 2021, 8:21 PM ET