“Enjoy Him San Francisco”- New York Yankees’ Colossal $300 Million Offer to Aaron Judge Divides the MLB World

“Where will Aaron Judge go next?”- is a question that is circling the world of MLB. Ever since the New York Yankees crashed out of the postseason after losing to the Houston Astros in the ALCS, their superstar slugger, Aaron Judge entered the free market. And now, while the question prevails, the mighty Pinstripes have proposed a new offer to their potential future captain.

As reported by ESPN columnist Jeff Passan, the Bronx Bombers’ recently offered a new contract to their talisman; an 8-year contract worth a whopping $3000 million, amounting to over $37.5 million a year.

How are fans reacting to the Pinstripes’ offer to Aaron Judge?

Throughout the 2022 season, Aaron Judge surpassed every expectation that was ever laid on him. With 62 homers in the regular season, the slugger carried the New York Yankees to the AL East Division title. And with the massive bet that he placed on himself while entering 2022, he proved to the world what he possesses when the odds stand against him.

Consequent to a whopping $300 million offer, celebrations began in New York. Especially owing to the gigantic sum that would be hard for any other franchise to beat. However, at the same time, many fans believed that the slugger could receive a similar price range, but for a shorter duration.

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How did fans react to the Yankees’ new offer to Aaron Judge:

Notably, before the 2022 season commenced, the Pinstripes offered a seven-year extension to Judge worth $213.5 million. However, negotiations on this contract never worked out; and the slugger ended up agreeing upon a $19 million contract for his arbitration year and entered free agency following the Yankees’ postseason exit.

How will the Judge’s absence affect the Yankees in 2023?

The postseason is steadily becoming a major area of concern for the mighty New York Yankees, who have 27 World Championships to their name. Moreover, stemming from their glorious past, everyone expects the Yankees to win.

Now, following a splendid Aaron Judge season, experts, fans, and even the team’s ownership want to see the label of captaincy next to their star outfielder’s name. But if Judge were to leave New York, these plans go awry.

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Hence, what sort of impact will Judge’s absence create in the New York Yankees setup? Will their 14-year absence from the World Series continue? Or will 2023 be the Yankees’ year of redemption under The Judge? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.