Aaron Judge reveals he was “upset” that the New York Yankees “turned the fans against him” by going public with the $213 million deal he’d rejected … as he puts it, control of his next Having a team in the middle of the “$300 million Bronx” is “special”. Offer’
Aaron Judge has revealed that he wasn’t happy with the New York Yankees because they disclosed the details of the offer he turned down.
The star slugger, who teamed up with Tom Brady this week, is currently weighing his next move after leaving the Bronx after a record-breaking season in which he hit 62 homers.
The Yankees and San Francisco Giants are considered front-runners for his signature, but his future remains up in the air.
Aaron Judge was named TIME Athlete of the Year and spoke about the Yankees in an interview
The American League MVP is a free agent after turning down a seven-year, $213 million Bronx deal
The American League MVP was named TIME Athlete of the Year on Tuesday and opened up with the Yankees when he turned down a seven-year, $213 million contract.
“We said, ‘Hey, let’s keep this between us,'” Judge told TIME magazine.
“I was a little upset that the numbers came out. I understand it’s a negotiation tactic. put me under pressure Turn the fans against me, turn the media against me. I didn’t like that part of it.’
The judge sent social media into a frenzy as he walked out at the Bucs game with his wife Samantha
Reports have surfaced that the Yankees have put a $300 million offer on the table to try and re-sign Judge, though GM Brian Cashman admitted the team is in “danger” of losing him.
The judge caused an uproar on social media Monday night while attending the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ NFL game against the New Orleans Saints, prompting speculation.
“When I was young and getting into the game, all the boys ever talked about was, ‘Hey, wait until you become a free agent,'” Judge continued to the mag.
“You get the chance to make your own decision, to start a legacy somewhere, to start something new somewhere. I’m looking forward to the whole process, man. It’s going to be special.’
The Giants are admirers and even Judge has loved the team since 2010.
“I said ten years from now I’ll be married to Sam and I’ll play for the San Francisco Giants,” Richter said. “I thought it better not come out.”