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Aaron Judge puts Yankees in past tense as free-agency drama begins

By
Dan Martin
Published Oct. 24, 2022
Updated Oct. 25, 2022, 8:41 a.m. ET

As if Sunday night couldn’t get any worse for the Yankees, not long after they were swept out of the ALCS by the Astros, they got a glimpse of what might be in store for their future.

Aaron Judge spoke and for the first time, talked about the Yankees in the past tense.

“Getting the chance to wear the pinstripes and play right field at Yankee Stadium, that’s an incredible honor that I definitely didn’t take for granted at any point,’’ Judge said following the 6-5 loss at the Stadium. “Very few individuals get a chance to do that… and play in front of the fans for my whole six years here. It was a special time. I just kick myself for not bringing home that championship.”

Judge turned down the Yankees’ seven-year, $213.5 million extension prior to Opening Day and said he wouldn’t negotiate during the season.

Then the 30-year-old went out and had a season for the ages, breaking the American League and franchise record with 62 homers, and is now set to hit the open market for the first time following the World Series.

Aaron Judge reacts after striking out in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the ALCS.
Aaron Judge reacts after striking out in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the ALCS. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

Judge is almost certain to win his first AL MVP award, beating out the Angels Shohei Ohtani.

But Judge was among many Yankees that did not hit well during the playoffs.

Judge was asked if he still wished to remain a Yankee.

“I’ve been clear about that since I first wore the pinstripes,” the 30-year-old said. “But we couldn’t get something done before spring training and now I’m a free agent and we’ll see what happens.”

In the coming weeks and months, Judge will get offers from the Yankees and, likely, the Giants and others, although it’s unclear how much he’s seeking or what Judge might be looking for.

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Aaron Judge reacts after striking out in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the ALCS.
Aaron Judge reacts after striking out in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the ALCS.Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Aaron fields a ball in right field in Game 4 of the ALCS.
Aaron fields a ball in right field in Game 4 of the ALCS.AP
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Regardless, his teammates are confident he’ll find it — and hope it’s in The Bronx.

“I think he bet on himself on the biggest stage, in the biggest market and did it with ease,” said Anthony Rizzo, who has a $16 million player option for next season. “He’s the new gold standard, in my opinion.”

Rizzo, like others, wants him to remain in The Bronx.

“Whatever he’s gonna get will be astronomical and he deserves it,” Rizzo said. “I hope it’s in a Yankee uniform for him and for the game [and] for baseball in general.”