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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
Currently, Aaron Judge is the face of the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball. Even on various occasions, Judge has admitted his love for the Yankees. But the Yankees are yet to extend Judge’s stay in the Bronx.
Notably, Aaron Judge is in the last year of his professional contract with the New York Yankees. And if he doesn’t sign a new contract before the opening day of the 2022 season, he will become a free agent at the end of the season. And that is something both parties would like to avoid.
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However, in the ongoing free agency, the Yankees fans might get to see Judge signing his new deal. As the Yankees’ general manager, Brian Cashman is set to offer Aaron Judge a brand new contract.
New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman intends to make another offer to Aaron Judge before opening day
Recently, when asked about the Yankees GM, Brian Cashman, opened up about Judge’s extension. As per MLB.com, Cashman confirmed that the management intends to offer a new contract before the opening day.
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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
“Like we said before, we were committed to the make an offer,” said Brian Cashman. “And here, when you get the same response, all that type of business will have taken place before opening day.”
Read more: “I’ve Been Vocal”- Aaron Judge Addresses New York Yankees Contract Talks Amidst Looming Free Agency
Right from the start of free agency, Aaron Judge has been very clear on his stand. He already clearly said to the Yankees management that he will only discuss the contract before the opening day of the 2022 season. And if the two parties do not agree upon the contract extension, then he will not negotiate during the regular season. As he doesn’t want any distractions from the games.
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The Yankees are planning to offer a long-term extension to Aaron Judge in the next week, per @Joelsherman1 pic.twitter.com/4dgVehu21s
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) March 22, 2022
And the Yankees GM confirmed the same to MLB.com. “The two parties are involved in this. And obviously, Aaron has spoken that he wants that part of things to end before opening day. So I can assure you, that all those conversations will have taken place before opening day,” Cashman said.
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Given that the opening day is just 4 days away if the Yankees pull off Judge’s extension, it won’t be less than a miracle.
