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Aaron jydge1/10/2024 ![]() Steinbrenner faced criticism in the off-season for holding on to top shortstop prospects and not signing a prized free-agent shortstop such as Corey Seager or Carlos Correa. “I didn’t spend $300 million to do it, but I think most people are pretty happy with Isiah and the job he’s done,” said Steinbrenner, presumably alluding to the team’s record payroll for luxury tax purposes of $259 million, which trailed the Mets ($288 million) and the Los Angeles Dodgers ($302 million). He said he was hopeful that Judge, who turned 30 in April, remains in pinstripes, but “there’s a lot of discussion to be had.”īut most improved are the lineup (notably dropping its strikeout rate) and the defense, by replacing catcher Gary Sanchez with Jose Trevino and shortstop Gleyber Torres with Isiah Kiner-Falefa and moving Torres to second base. He said the team’s proposal was “a very good one” and based on the numbers and “what he means to this organization.” Because of the labor fight with the players over the winter, Steinbrenner said, the lockout cut down on the time the Yankees could have negotiated with Judge before the season.īut still, Steinbrenner said, the team would have discussions with Judge after the season. Despite the season Judge has had - he is on a pace to match or top his 2017 season, in which he won the American League Rookie of the Year Award and was the most valuable player runner-up - and how his price tag has probably gone up, Steinbrenner said he had no regrets about the Yankees’ rejected offer. That’s all anyone needs to worry about right now.”īefore the season, Steinbrenner authorized the front office to offer Judge an extension that would have guaranteed him $213.5 million for seven years. The sole focus is winning a championship. “I completely agreed with Aaron - and still do - that in no way, shape or form can this be a distraction. “We’re just not going to do it,” he continued. But until then, he has said, he does not want to negotiate. Despite an attempt by the Yankees to sign him to a long-term extension before the regular season, he will be allowed to - and he indicated he would - talk to all 30 teams over the winter. ![]() A longtime Yankee who says he wants to remain in pinstripes, Judge will be eligible for free agency for the first time in his career after the season. Judge’s future, though, has hung over the Yankees all season. 972 and tied for sixth in wins above replacement, according to Fangraphs. with 29 home runs, was fifth in on-base plus slugging percentage at. Entering Wednesday night’s game at Pittsburgh, he led M.L.B. One of the biggest reasons for the Yankees’ success is outfielder Aaron Judge. Through 81 games, they not only had the best record (58-23) in Major League Baseball, but they also were on a pace to match the 1906 Chicago Cubs and the 2001 Seattle Mariners for the most wins (116) in a 162-game regular season. Freddie Freeman had a similar approach last season.Wednesday was the midpoint of the Yankees’ 2022 season. Manoah brawl would have been, MLB fans appreciated how the two players were able to deescalate the situation. It wasn’t intentional in a one-run game, and that was likely what Manoah tried to get across in that show of respect between the two players.Īs wild as a Judge vs. But then something great happened: Judge and Manoah met on the field, chatted and calmed everyone down.Īnd while a first-pitch plunking to a star player always looks suspicious - particularly with first base open - the slow-motion replay seemed to show Manoah upset with himself as the ball left his hand. So as Judge was having words with Manoah, Gerrit Cole emerged from the dugout to shout at the Blue Jays All-Star.Īt that point, the situation could have escalated out of control. Initially, Judge wasn’t too pleased with the pitch (I mean, who likes getting plunked?). ![]() Aaron Judge made sure to make that clear to his teammates on Sunday.ĭuring the fifth inning of the Yankees’ game against the Blue Jays, Judge took a first-pitch sinker from Alek Manoah right to the elbow guard. The New York Yankees have been playing some of the worst baseball in the league since the All-Star break, so frustrations have understandably reached a tipping point in the Bronx.īut the last thing the Yankees need right now is a blench-clearing incident and possible suspensions.
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