Aaron Judge has become the face of the New York Yankees. And at this point, when his leadership is most needed for the team, the Yankees would not want to lose a player as good as him.
Recently, Major League Baseball released the schedule for the next season of MLB. And as per the schedule, the Yankees will clash with the San Francisco Giants on the opening day of the next season. This whole situation has put MLB fans in a dilemma.
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Notably, several reports suggest it might be Judge’s last season for the Pinstripes. And he might sign his new contract with the SF Giants. Considering his worth, the Yankees would not want to lose Judge to a rival team.
Aaron Judge will play in the Bronx on the opening day of the 2023 MLB season for sure
Even if Aaron Judge signs for the San Francisco Giants, he will play in the Bronx on the opening day of the next season. And many baseball fans are sure Judge will not sign the extension with the Pinstripes.
Taking to Twitter, fans discussed the potential landing spot for Judge in the next season.
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One fan wrote Judge will play the first game at Yankee Stadium as a Giant, while another baseball fan said the most appropriate thing. He said one way or another Judge will play in the Bronx on an opening day next season.
First game back at Yankee Stadium as a Giant
— pain (@GiantsTruther) August 24, 2022
the bottom line is judge is gonna be at the stadium then
— Zach (@zkboomstick11) August 24, 2022
Judge is gonna hit a homer in that game
against the yankees…
I have seen the vision 😞
— MichiganYankees (@MichiganYankees) August 24, 2022
One MLB fan even asked if Judge will get a standing ovation in his return to Yankee Stadium after signing with the Giants or not. Several other tweets were saying the same: that this might be the last season for Judge in the Bronx.
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Yankee fans will be crying when Judge is a giant next season
— Emilio Meraz (@EmilioMeraz7) August 24, 2022
When talking about his contract, it is not that the Yankees did not offer an extension. Earlier this year, during the free agency, the Yankees offered a long-term contract worth $213.5 million. Pocket Judge rejected the extension, as he wanted to enter his free agency and listen to offers from several other franchises.
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Although it is tough to predict Judge’s next destination, do you think he will stay in the Bronx?