Aaron Judge, the biggest free agent on the market this winter, isn’t considered a victim of collusion between the Mets and Yankees.
, who are the only other known suitor besides the Yankees for his services. But the Dodgers have also been linked to Judge, who set an American League record with 62 homers last season. In dismissing the Mets as a suitor, the SNY report stated: “[The Mets] see Judge as a Yankee, uniquely tailored to be an icon in their uniform, stadium and branding efforts. Steve Cohen and Hal Steinbrenner enjoy a mutually respectful relationship, and do not expect to upend that with a high-profile bidding war.
It’s unclear if those feelings are reciprocal, as the Yankees have reportedly been in contact with Jacob deGrom, who is a free agent after opting out from his contract with the Mets. But the Mets could also view deGrom as replaceable — with names such as Justin Verlander and Carlos Rodon as possibilities to replace him — whereas Judge is more unique, especially in this free-agent market. , turned down a $213.5 million offer from the Yankees in April.
Judge’s dalliance with the Giants is not unexpected given that he grew up in northern California and attended Fresno State. Upon arriving in the Bay Area on Monday, Judge coyly said: “Visiting some family and friends, that’s about it.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ex-Mets, Yankees great Doc Gooden dishes on Jacob deGrom, Aaron Judge, more | KlapischIf anyone knows about the thrill of winning in New York, it's Doc Gooden, who has strong opinions about this market's two key free agents.
Read more »
Yankees’ Aaron Judge set to meet Tuesday with NL contender, report saysNew York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge rejected a seven-year, $213.5 million contract before Opening Day and became a free agent after the World Series.
Read more »
SF Giants make their pitch to Yankees free agent slugger Aaron JudgeEarly Tuesday morning, about a dozen onlookers began to gather outside the St. Regis, hoping to sneak a peak of the free-agent slugger.
Read more »
The Fan-Satisfaction Tax Included in the Price of Signing Aaron JudgeWhether the Yankees, the Giants or someone else lands free-agent slugger Aaron Judge, they will in part be paying the cost of satisfying restless fan bases
Read more »
Aaron Judge arrives in San Francisco, set to meet with SF Giants: reportThe Giants’ top free agent target was captured on video in what appears to be SF hotel lobby. The Giants are reportedly set to meet with Judge on Tuesday.
Read more »