Aaron Judge

2022 - 10 - 24

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What might future hold for Judge, Yankees? (MLB.com)

NEW YORK -- It came down to Aaron Judge once again, a situation that the Yankees have steered into all summer long. Assuming the familiar, imposing stance ...

“He’s a close friend of mine and a great teammate, so I’ll be keeping in touch with him,” Cole said. “He bet on himself on the biggest stage, in the biggest market and did it with ease. “As far as what the future holds between the negotiations, I’ll just be a supportive friend and reiterate everything that he means to us -- the support and the talent and the type of player he is, it’s just so special. Cole advised Judge to “take your time.” We’d love to have Aaron Judge back as a New York Yankee.” There’s very few individuals who get a chance to run on that field and play in front of the fans.” It was, as general manager Brian Cashman has said, “the all-time best bet.” Judge turned down a seven-year, $213.5 million extension from the Yankees on Opening Day, responding with a season for the ages. In nine postseason games, Judge hit .139 (5-for-36) with two homers and three RBIs, going hitless with a walk in the ALCS finale. I don't even want to think about the alternative right now.” [Aaron Judge](https://www.mlb.com/player/592450) once again, a situation that the Yankees have steered into all summer long. Judge jogged down the baseline, planted his right foot on first base, then glanced over his left shoulder as the Astros began to celebrate on the field -- his field. But the clock had already struck midnight in New York, and soon it would too for the 2022 Yankees.

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Aaron Judge free agency: Ranking all 30 MLB teams as potential ... (CBS sports.com)

Judge will be the most coveted free agent this winter; who will challenge the Yankees to sign him?

[Trea Turner](/mlb/players/2135249/trea-turner/) and [David Price](/mlb/players/1232130/david-price/). [Jacob deGrom](/mlb/players/2044508/jacob-degrom/) and closer [Edwin Diaz](/mlb/players/2117203/edwin-diaz/) can both hit the open market. The Dodgers could free up even more money by non-tendering [Cody Bellinger](/mlb/players/2165919/cody-bellinger/), should they choose to do so. [Giancarlo Stanton](/mlb/players/1630093/giancarlo-stanton/) and [Bryce Harper](/mlb/players/1765813/bryce-harper/), suggesting they have the appetite for a middle-of-the-order thumper. [Dansby Swanson](/mlb/players/2184343/dansby-swanson/) in town. Besides, they have to figure out what they're doing with the left side of their infield, in shortstop [Xander Bogaerts](/mlb/players/1945481/xander-bogaerts/) and third baseman [Rafael Devers](/mlb/players/2165929/rafael-devers/). The Cardinals were in the running for [Juan Soto](/mlb/players/2507367/juan-soto/), suggesting they might have the appetite for another big-time slugger. The Mets, for their part, have shown no real aversion to spending as much money as they desire under Steve Cohen. [Mookie Betts](/mlb/players/2106654/mookie-betts/) only to turn around a few winters later and sign Judge. None of them seem likely to splurge on a player of Judge's caliber -- though the Twins did sign Seeing as how Judge will have his choice of teams that can and will do both, there's no sense wasting much time weighing this group's respective merits. We should note that this is more of an art than a science, and that this exercise is for entertainment purposes only.

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Yankees' offseason to-do list has many items, but Aaron Judge is No ... (The Athletic)

Former GM Jim Bowden looks at each position and suggests moves the Yankees could make this offseason to improve for 2023.

[Giancarlo Stanton](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/giancarlo-stanton-rRhozcGWpuYcCdd4/) will be the designated hitter as his $325 million contract, signed in 2014 with the [Marlins](https://theathletic.com/mlb/team/marlins/), runs through 2027. [Michael King](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/michael-king-LvLKgTReZ9gXVg3C/) to [Ron Marinaccio](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/ron-marinaccio-c1hwHpkhxzUmlqe6/) to [Luis Gil](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/luis-gil-ByYQ7cHdZz3lXJPk/), not to mention Chapman’s demise. [Clay Holmes](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/clay-holmes-TzyZDqjJ9Z0tgg57/) and [Jonathan Loáisiga](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/jonathan-loaisiga-wk2lfKZLZcH3tuwm/), and lefties [Wandy Peralta](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/wandy-peralta-DPA7Du68HVM69rR0/) and [Lucas Luetge](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/lucas-luetge-QBaVCsWGidbhxL9z/), but they need an impact closer who can miss bats. Another possibility in left is soon-to-be free agent [Brandon Nimmo](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/brandon-nimmo-ygebbuEhMyc7bbUH/), who was worth 5.0 bWAR this season with 16 home runs, a .367 OBP and a 130 OPS+. [Oswaldo Cabrera](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/oswaldo-cabrera-wiOmQ4sBgUmnTSUG/), who impressed during a 44-game stint this season, bringing a lot of energy and versatility to the lineup, but he might be best positioned as a super-utility player coming off the bench. [Gerrit Cole](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/gerrit-cole-hjY4yzsSTjeysNr3/), left-hander [Nestor Cortes](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/nestor-cortes-hVVlDsIOhr1MPSfZ/), Severino, [Frankie Montas](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/frankie-montas-aP56yHkWWEkZ4mOw/) and [Domingo Germán](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/domingo-german-DmyQCC8fjzOQodo2/) all under team control. One more guaranteed year remains on [Josh Donaldson](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/josh-donaldson-mjfFmP0OIE2iJop7/)’s contract, but he’ll turn 37 in December and has declined to the point he’s no longer a starting player. At shortstop, the Yankees are committed to their talented youngsters, with [Oswald Peraza](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/oswald-peraza-TWOtIkb4YqUHo7uP/) the early front-runner to win the job in 2023, though it’s expected top prospect Anthony Volpe will eventually be the everyday shortstop, perhaps as early as late next summer. They will shed payroll in the bullpen next year with Aroldis Chapman, [Zack Britton](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/zack-britton-A4VJi4Apo4jzRwop/) and [Chad Green](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/chad-green-WsZutc3ZuoWWwHv4/) out of contract, but how do they bolster their diminished relief corps? The front office acquired midseason replacements, including [Lou Trivino](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/lou-trivino-fnfPBDAypTREVLSj/) in a trade with [Oakland](https://theathletic.com/mlb/team/athletics/) and Scott Effross in a deal with the [Cubs](https://theathletic.com/mlb/team/cubs/). The soon-to-be free-agent southpaw who screams Yankees to me is [Carlos Rodón](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/carlos-rodon-36jnGyHljwbmPLzj/), who had a banner season with [San Francisco](https://theathletic.com/mlb/team/sf-giants/). [Aaron Judge](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/aaron-judge-SFIT5wwDvRYLsber/) to a long-term contract after the all-world right fielder just completed arguably the best offensive season in baseball history.

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Could Betts move to 2B if LA signs Judge? (MLB.com)

Mookie Betts has won five Gold Glove awards as a right fielder. Could his next one be as a second baseman? According to sources, the Dodgers could become ...

Los Angeles wouldn’t be a homecoming for Judge, but it’s a lot closer to home than New York, where the slugger has played his entire career. While Judge -- who turns 31 in April -- could potentially take over in center field and play next to Betts, it seems unlikely that he would do so for more than a year or two given the toll the position can take physically. Could his next one be as a second baseman?

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MLB Rumors: Dodgers 'Serious Players' for Aaron Judge; Could Let ... (Bleacher Report)

The Los Angeles Dodgers "could become serious players" in the pursuit of Aaron Judge in MLB free agency, according to MLB.com's.

Cody Bellinger, whom MLB Trade Rumors' [Steve Adams](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/10/mlb-projected-arbitration-salaries-2023.html) projected to get $18.1 million in arbitration, could be jettisoned. The tangible impact of losing the presumptive American League MVP is obviously. Bringing Judge aboard would certainly carry on the trend. Each of the last three offseasons has seen them make at least one significant addition to the roster as well. [$16 million](https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/justin-turner-8649/) option, the outgoing salaries and savings are more than enough to cover whatever Judge would make on his contract. [combined to earn](https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/free-agents/los-angeles-dodgers/) $79.3 million in 2022 and will be coming off the books.

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MLB Insider: Dodgers Could Move Mookie Betts to Infield to Make ... (Sports Illustrated)

This MLB insider says the Los Angeles Dodgers could move Mookie Betts to the infield to make room for New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge in free ...

Perhaps the outfielder wants to return home (he grew up not too far from San Francisco). While Judge -- who turns 31 in April -- could potentially take over in center field and play next to Betts, it seems unlikely that he would do so for more than a year or two given the toll the position can take physically. As Feinsand alluded to, perhaps Betts and Judge can both play in the outfield together. Los Angeles has other options to play second base, depending on Trea Turner's decision as the shortstop enters free agency. Once a player hits the open market, there are no guarantees. Judge doesn't have the hardware like Betts, but he's widely considered an elite outfielder as well.

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Is Aaron Judge leaving the Yankees? Superstar sidesteps questions ... (Sporting News)

Court is adjourned. The courtroom puns will continue, whether or not Aaron Judge is in pinstripes next year. Yankee fans should hope he will be, though.

Judge then proceeded to have one of the greatest contract years in the history of professional sports, potentially earning himself the AL MVP in the process. "Jacob, buddy, we got a lot other great Yankees on this team," Judge said during the break. It's not the first time that Judge has been coy surrounding his future. "We got a lot of great Yankees that'll be here for a long time. "Not at all, not yet, not yet," Judge said when asked if he's wondered about what's next. Coming off a stellar regular season, Judge is entering free agency with bags under his eyes, and bags on his mind.

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Cast aside (yet again) by the Astros, Aaron Judge and the Yankees ... (Yahoo Canada Sports)

NEW YORK — A few minutes after midnight on Monday, Aaron Judge stepped to the plate at Yankee Stadium. He could have done it himself, been the hero at least ...

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Anthony Rizzo: Aaron Judge Should Be MLB's Highest-Paid Player ... (Sports Illustrated)

Anthony Rizzo didn't want to dive into his future shortly after the Astros swept New York in the American League Championship Series, but the Yankees first ...

Rizzo feels Judge should be the team’s captain, Be sure to bookmark [Inside The Pinstripes](https://www.si.com/mlb/yankees/) and check back daily for news, analysis and more. “People jump ship so much,” said Rizzo, who spent parts of 10 seasons with the Cubs before he was traded to the Yankees during the 2021 season. “There's plenty of money in this game to be spread around,” Rizzo said. “He should be rewarded as the highest-paid player in the game. Rizzo referenced Judge’s historic home run count, but also the fact that he hit .311 with a .425 on-base percentage, stole 16 bases and played Gold Glove caliber defense.

Dodgers Expected To Pursue Aaron Judge; Mookie Betts ... (MLB Trade Rumors)

The Dodgers are annually mentioned as possible suitors for the best players available on the open market, and they're likely to be in the mix for the ...

Both Betts and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts have spoken positively of the possibility of Betts playing more second base in the future, and accommodating a player of Judge’s caliber could be just the reason the Dodgers need to make the switch full time. Any pursuit of Judge would surely complicate whatever attempts the Dodgers may make this offseason to retain Trea Turner, another top free agent on the market this offseason. Furthermore, with at least some possibility of Betts moving to the infield more regularly, the Dodgers may be content to simply plug The Dodgers, of course, have their own elite right field glove in Betts, a five time Gold Glove award winner at the position. Feinsand reports that Betts is open to moving to the infield regularly at some point in his career, although it’s not clear whether that’d be conditional on the team signing Judge. However, Judge is widely not seen as a long-term center fielder and considered a better fit in right field, where he’s spent the majority of his career and rates out as among the best defenders at the position in the sport. This payroll flexibility in the future should give them plenty of room to offer free agents multi-year contracts this offseason. The Yankees figure to prioritize retaining Judge this offseason, but if there’s any team that can play in the same financial stratosphere as New York, it’s the Dodgers, who posted a Still, that should leave them with plenty of space before they even get to the level they hit this year. [MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reports](https://www.mlb.com/news/mookie-betts-second-base-aaron-judge-dodgers) that L.A. Betts has continued to play second base sporadically throughout his career following the position change, even logging 46 innings (five starts) at the position in 2022. [luxury tax payroll](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/09/mets-dodgers-luxury-tax-yankees-red-sox-phillies-padres.html) just under $290MM in 2022 and will see significant salary come off the books this season thanks to possible impending free agencies of players such as [David Price](https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=priceda01,price-006dav&search=David+Price&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral), [Trea Turner](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/turnetr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral), [Justin Turner](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/turneju01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral) (whose contract has a $16MM club option for next season) and [Craig Kimbrel](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kimbrcr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral).

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Did Aaron Judge hint he's returning to Yankees after Game 4 Astros ... (Yanks Go Yard)

Did New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hint that he's returning to the Yanks in 2023 after the team was eliminated by the Houston Astros?

Who would’ve thought that the ALDS where he went 0-8 with 7 strikeouts in Games 1 and 2 wouldn’t even be his most embarrassing series in a single postseason? The campaign was a masterpiece, and was historic enough to make him the MVP frontrunner over a guy who can hit and pitch like an ace. Blame the wind in Houston all you want, but the team’s centerpiece slugger cannot bat .063 against the Astros in a four-game set with only a lone single to his name. it was a whole ordeal, and it didn’t make anybody feel better about future conversations between the two parties. Now, all that’s left is for someone to pick up the pieces and try to fill myriad holes in the interest of competing with the Houston Astros, a team that’s been standing in the Regular Season Champion Bombers’ way since 2015. In all likelihood, yes, and he’ll be dealing with a whopper of a decision from the jump off.

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