Agents, execs estimate contract awaiting Aaron Judge
Yankees superstar Aaron Judge is expected to get $300 million this winter. He was offered $86.5 million in spring. Some suggest he could even threaten Mike Trout's record $360 million total deal. The Yankees would prefer not to go to $40 million a year. They would like to keep him. MLB GM Brian Cashman believes it would be best for the game if he stayed in pinstripes. If the Yankees get within striking distance, he hopes he stays. It's unlikely they can afford to let him leave. MLB is known to prefer shorter deals at higher AAVs. Giants, Cubs and Dodgers are interested in signing him, but they prefer to wait.
The Mets are interested in signing Aaron Judge. They have seven important free agents and a big payroll. The Mets didn't make a deal at the trade deadline. Hal Steinbrenner was a supporter of Steve Cohen getting the Mets. He believes $300 million is enough to build a good team. If the Yankees let him know he can leave, a move to the New York Mets might change the equation.
The Yankees are not interested in signing Jacob deGrom. DeGroom is free agent and will opt out of his current contract. The Rangers are expected to make a play for him.
