In a question and answer session hosted by MLB, Aaron Judge reiterated his desire to wear the uniform of the New York Yankees for his entire Major League career.
“That is a wish, a goal that I have, to finish my career as a Yankee,” Judge said. “If it were up to me, I’d be a Yankee for the next 10 years, that’s for sure.”
This week, CEO Brian Cashman said they have not yet reached out to Judge’s representatives to discuss an extension, but said it is the goal of the franchise.
Aaron Judge has said a goal of his is to be a Yankee for life. Do you think he will finish his career in NY? pic.twitter.com/XnZ3RoEHzr
— The Game Day MLB (@TheGameDayMLB) November 13, 2021
Although there are strong rumors that the Yankees want Carlos Correa as their shortstop, recent statements by the player questioning Derek Jeter’s defense could drive him away from New York, according to a Yahoo Sports report.
Correa’s opinion was made known through an Instagram live with former MLB player Carlos Baerga, in which he detracted from the 5 Gold Gloves that Jeter won with the Yankees.
“Derek Jeter didn’t deserve any of the Golden Gloves that he won. His career saved for life were negative with 160, but the eye can lie to you, his fame is something else, but the numbers cannot lie, “Correa said.
Carlos Correa left shame aside and said everything in a conversation with Carlos Baerga and Arnold Santiago?#MLBxESPN pic.twitter.com/RgIUeQ3NXb
— ESPN.com.do?? (@ESPN_DO) November 12, 2021
The Yankees are willing to wait for a decision made by pitcher Justin Verlander on Nov. 17 to make him an offer, according to a report by Sports Illustrated’s Pat Ragazzo.
It should be remembered that Verlander has until the aforementioned date to accept or not the qualified offer that the Houston Astros made him for $ 18.4 million. “There have been conversations with Verlander’s agent, but with nothing imminent. They will wait to see what he decides and then negotiate again if he declines,” says part of the Ragazzo report.
Reliever Joely Rodriguez struck a deal with the Yankees on a one-year, $ 2 million deal, three days after the team rejected a $ 3 million option, ESPN confirmed.
In addition to his salary, Rodriguez, who was acquired from the Texas Rangers with outfielder Joey Gallo and four minor league players, will be able to earn up to $ 250,000 in pitched game performance bonuses.
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