MLB insider makes huge Aaron Judge contract prediction

Aaron Judge bet on himself this year and it paid off. Earlier this month, the New York Yankees re-signed the superstar slugger to a nine-year, $360 million contract. BUY YANKEES TICKETS: STUBHUB, VIVID SEATS, TICKETSMARTER, TICKETMASTER David Cone went on YES Network and raved about Judge's contract negotiations: 'I thought it was a masterclass in…

After Aaron Judge spurned his hometown San Francisco Giants in MLB free agency, the team shifted its focus on 28-year-old shortstop Carlos Correa the former Houston Astros shortstop involved in the cheating and sign-stealing scandal that rocked the baseball world following the 2017 World Series. ESPN's Jeff Passan broke the news yesterday that the…

Reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge put an exclamation point on MLB's 2022 Winter Meetings with the largest free agent contract in MLB history, a nine-year, $360 million deal to remain with the New York Yankees through his age 39 season in 2031. As per MLBTR, "The $40 million average annual value on the contract establishes a new record among position…

Major League Baseball's explosive offseason has seen enormous contracts offered to the game's best, but several coveted players remain in search of a new team. One such player is 2017 World Series champ and All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa. In an offseason that has treated Trea Turner and Xander Bogaerts very well financially, he could be the next…

Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Aaron Judge's bet on himself paid off in a big way on Wednesday when the Yankees' slugger agreed to a nine-year, $360 million deal that will keep him in pinstripes for the foreseeable future. -Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) December 7, 2022 News that…

SAN DIEGO - When the Yankees lost to the Red Sox in the American League Wild Card Game in October of 2021, Aaron Judge made his intentions clear as he prepared to enter the final year of his contract with New York. "I want to be a Yankee for life," Judge said. "I want to wear these pinstripes for the rest of my career, represent this great…

Last season Aaron Judge turned down a $213.5 million offer from the New York Yankees. The Yankee slugger decided to bet on himself. It paid off big time. The 30-year-old outfielder has agreed to a monster nine-year, $360 million deal with the team, according to multiple reports. Judge hit an American League record 62 home runs and won the league…

Brian Cashman said this many years ago, and it never changes: Desperation drives free agency. A team wants - needs - a player so badly that it will spend whatever it takes to get him, and the salaries climb higher and higher. Aaron Judge's new $360 million contract agreement with the Yankees, contingent on a physical examination, will pay him an…

Once the 2022 World Series got over, the MLB off-season has become a hot topic in the town. And thanks to Aaron Judge and the free agency chaos that the slugger has successfully fashioned after a sensational 2022 season, the entertainment has gone nowhere from the MLB world. Analogous to that, while the Yankees have offered a massive contract to…

As the latest edition of MLB free agency approaches the three-week mark, we haven't seen a lot of activity involving the market's top free agents. Much of this may have to do with the free agency of New York Yankees star and reigning home-run king Aaron Judge. The 30-year-old slugger is coveted by several teams and is expected to earn a hefty…

There is no bigger storyline in the MLB right now other than Aaron Judge's free agency. After betting on himself entering the 2022 season, Judge delivered one of the best contract seasons in the history of the sport. "Case Closed: Aaron Judge Is Your 2022 AL MVP, Solidifying The Greatest Contract Year In Sports History" - Barstool Sports Judge…

This article is part of our MLB Picks series. While the New York Yankees are one of the most storied franchises in Major League Baseball with a long history of winning, they entered this offseason with more questions than answers. Notably, when it comes to Aaron Judge. Coming off a historic season breaking both Roger Maris' team and the American…

2022 was a season of a lifetime for both the Philadelphia Phillies and Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge. The Phillies went on a miracle run to the World Series, and the team has recaptured the hearts of Philadelphia. The team won the National League even after finishing with just 87 wins during the regular season. The club went to the big dance, but…

Aaron Judge stunned the baseball world when he rejected the New York Yankees' seven-year, $213.5 million contract offer. Many doubted the calculated risk that Judge, who has had a history of injuries in his career, was taking by essentially betting on himself. It turns out, they weren't the only ones. Aaron Judge himself was doubting his decision…

Just days after Aaron Judge became one of 140 players to file for free agency, DraftKings has released odds on where the superstar slugger will wind up signing this offseason. As often happens, the well-financed incumbent is a fairly sizable favorite. On Tuesday, DraftKings installed the New York Yankees as its top choice, putting their odds of…

Coming off arguably the greatest walk year ever, Aaron Judge can expect a monster payday this offseason. Judge will undoubtedly be the subject of a high-stakes bidding war between the Yankees (prohibitive favorites to retain the prolific slugger at -165 odds on DraftKings Sportsbook), Giants and Dodgers, with the Mets in play as a potential dark…

The Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies are set to kick off the 2022 World Series on Friday night, and the matchup promises to be an exciting one. While much of the baseball world will be focused on the Fall Classic, many MLB players, teams and agents are looking past it. Several high-profile players will become free agents once the final out…

The Aaron Judge contract situation continues to be a dark cloud hanging over the New York Yankees. The slugger did not reach an agreement with the Bronx Bombers prior to free agency. There is a very realistic chance that he will move on from the team this offseason. The New York Mets are among the favorites to sign Judge. The move would send…

Could the Detroit Tigers swing for the fences and make a mega-bid for New York Yankees superstar, Aaron Judge? Heading into the 2022 season, just about anyone you asked would have agreed that the Detroit Tigers were not only heading in the right direction but that if everything clicked, they could challenge for a wild card playoff spot. Fast…

Instead of accepting a long-term extension with the Yankees before the season, Aaron Judge made a gigantic bet on himself. A seven-year, $213.5 million deal that starts at age 31 is no small bid for any player, and it was more than the projections - at least ZiPS - predicted at the time. But Judge clearly felt that his chances of doing…

Sixty home runs later, we're still talking about Yankees slugger Aaron Judge's looming free agency. What we're not talking about is how this could wind up helping the Yankees' odds of re-signing him this winter. As things currently stand, Judge is the American League's Triple Crown leader. He's batting.316 with the aforementioned 60 home runs as…

New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter complimented Aaron Judge for almost certainly playing his way into a sizable paycheck this winter. Jeter said on the "KayRod Cast" feed of Sunday's game between the Yankees and Red Sox that "you've gotta give [Judge] credit" for betting on himself with regard to his next contract: ESPN…

It's Aaron Judge's contract year, and it shows. The Yankees slugger turned down a seven-year, $213.5 million extension over the offseason in order to bet on himself in free agency, the forum in which the majority of baseball's largest contracts have been signed. His wager can be best described as prudent. The three-time All-Star - soon to be…

The Giants pulled out all the stops for free-agent slugger Aaron Judge as he visited San Francisco last week, connecting him with Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry and wining and dining the American League MVP. Now, with Judge's signing decision reported to come during the 2022 MLB Winter Meetings, which start on Sunday, all San Francisco…