“It’s Going to Be…”- Aaron Judge Finally Opens Up on His Extension With New York Yankees

Aaron Judge and his extension talks have been the centerpiece of all discussions around the Bronx Bombers this season. With the star right fielder expressing his deadline as being Opening Day, the New York Yankees’ extension offer has been long-awaited. And during the Yankees’ spring training game against the Philadelphia Phillies, it appeared as though new announcer Carlos Beltran may have let some details regarding the extension slip. Aaron Judge, however, was quick to dispel the rumors.

Aaron Judge has long been a Yankees favorite. After his stellar rookie year, the star hitter has dominated MLB with his sheer hitting power. And with his contract running into arbitration in 2023, he has clearly expressed the need to get an extension done before Opening Day 2022. The front office of the Yankees, too, has expressed their desire to have him back; however, a deal still remains beyond the two parties.

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Could a deal come about?

Nothing has been agreed upon until now, but the possibility of the deal is very much alive. The new announcer for the New York Yankees, Carlos Beltran, recently let slip the possibility of an extension agreed upon between the two, but Judge was quick to clarify after the game.

Judge reiterated that the Opening Day deadline to agree upon a deal was still very much in play; and that no agreement had been reached, as yet. Said Judge, “Carlos is my man, so I think he was just looking out to have my back a little bit there!”

Aaron Judge focused on the season ahead

The reason that Judge seems to have put the Opening Day deadline appears to be clear. Once the season starts, he intends to concentrate on being the best player he can be. Speaking to reporters, he was clear that once the season began; he was a man on a mission.

Said Judge, “After Opening Day, I got a job to do. I got something to focus on.”

Judge seemed to understand that if the extension talks were even to be pushed, it would be understandable. Said Judge, ” We’ll see at the end of the year… if it comes to that point; it is what it is. Either way, it’s going to be one year or multiple years, so I’m not too worried.”

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And with the star looking to iron out his legacy, he may well be slated to stay in the Bronx. But how do you think this will play out? Do you see Judge agreeing to a deal before Opening Day? Or do you think a deal now looks unlikely?