‘Time to Focus on Winning Some Games’- Aaron Judge Reacts After Settling for $19 Million Deal With New York Yankees to Avoid Arbitration

Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees have finally agreed in their arbitration case. Given the 2022 MLB season is not over yet, Judge will be able to focus on games only. The two parties agreed upon a deal to avoid the arbitration of Judge. Not to forget that the Yankees slugger will become a free agent after the World Series this year.

Earlier, there were reports that Judge has been demanding $21 million, while the Yankees were not willing to give more than $17 million. However, the two parties have agreed upon a $19 million salary in 2022 and a couple of bonuses worth $500,000.

Currently, Aaron Judge is in his career-best form. He is on a pace to hit over 60 home runs by the end of the 2022 MLB season. Judge has been the pillar of strength for the Yankees over the years. After a fiasco in the 2021 season, he got the team together, and now they have become the top contender in winning the World Series.

Aaron Judge wants to bring the championship to the Yankees

Per ESPN, apart from $19 million, Judge will earn half a million dollars if he and the Yankees continue their good run till the end of the season. If the Yankees outfielder wins the American League MVP, he will be able to earn $250,000, and he will get an additional $250,000 if he becomes the World Series MVP.

After settling for a deal with the Yankees, Judge said he only wants to focus on winning games for the team.“Definitely you know, get back to focusing on baseball games and trying to bring a championship in New York. Glad we were able to get through that process,” Judge said.

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“Took a little longer than expected, but thankfully we are past it, and time to focus on winning some games. I knew it would work out, one way or another… I was happy. We were able to agree on a number.”

Considering the impact and form of Judge, the Yankees would not want to lose a player as good as him. With 27 home runs from the plate, Judge is in a league of his own. If things do not go south, he is the top contender to win the AL MVP Award in the current season.

Houston Astros tie the series against the Yankees

The Yankees and Astros are playing a four-game series in the Bronx. They have been two of the best teams in the American League. Given the rivalries developed in recent years, both teams will try their best to win the series.

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As things stand, after winning the first game, the Pinstripes have lost the second game (3-1) against the AL giants. Given there are still two games to play in the series, who do you think will come on the top?