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Oct 3, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) waves to the crowd after his game winning RBI single to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 and clinch a wildcard playoff spot at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 3, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) waves to the crowd after his game winning RBI single to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 and clinch a wildcard playoff spot at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Aaron Judge has become the face of the New York Yankees. And at this point, when his leadership is most needed for the team, the Yankees would not want to lose a player as good as him.
Recently, Major League Baseball released the schedule for the next season of MLB. And as per the schedule, the Yankees will clash with the San Francisco Giants on the opening day of the next season. This whole situation has put MLB fans in a dilemma.
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Notably, several reports suggest it might be Judge?s last season for the Pinstripes. And he might sign his new contract with the SF Giants. Considering his worth, the Yankees would not want to lose Judge to a rival team.
Aaron Judge will play in the Bronx on the opening day of the 2023 MLB season for sure
Even if Aaron Judge signs for the San Francisco Giants, he will play in the Bronx on the opening day of the next season. And many baseball fans are sure Judge will not sign the extension with the Pinstripes.
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Sep 21, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge (99) rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run against the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Taking to Twitter, fans discussed the potential landing spot for Judge in the next season.?
One fan wrote Judge will play the first game at Yankee Stadium as a Giant, while another baseball fan said the most appropriate thing. He said one way or another Judge will play in the Bronx on an opening day next season.
First game back at Yankee Stadium as a Giant
— Buster Posey’s burner 🇳🇮 (@GiantsTruther) August 24, 2022
So one way or another we will see @TheJudge44 playing at Yankee Stadium
— J D (@Dids1918) August 24, 2022
the bottom line is judge is gonna be at the stadium then
— Zach (@zkboomstick11) August 24, 2022
https://twitter.com/MichiganYankees/status/1562488640646684675
One MLB fan even asked if Judge will get a standing ovation in his return to Yankee Stadium after signing with the Giants or not. Several other tweets were saying the same: that this might be the last season for Judge in the Bronx.
Will Aaron Judge get a standing ovation in his return to Yankees Stadium after signing with the Giants? https://t.co/Me2NVVxkFi
— YFK (@YourFriendKyle_) August 24, 2022
Aaron Judge makes his return to the Bronx on Opening Day as a member of the Giants#SFGameUp #Yankees https://t.co/kq3eFz5Sbv
— Matt in Maine (@49ers_Maine) August 24, 2022
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https://twitter.com/EmilioMeraz7/status/1562486604140126209
When talking about his contract, it is not that the Yankees did not offer an extension. Earlier this year, during the free agency, the Yankees offered a long-term contract worth $213.5 million. But Judge rejected the extension, as he wanted to enter his free agency and listen to offers from several other franchises.
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Although it is tough to predict Judge?s next destination, do you think he will stay in the Bronx?
