Aaron Judge reveals he’s ‘angry’ at New York Yankees ‘fans turning on him’ by publicizing $213m deal he turned down… as he says it’s ‘special’ to be in control of his next team amid ‘$300m Bronx offer’
Aaron Judge has revealed that he is not happy with the New York Yankees for disclosing the details of the offer he turned down.
The star slugger, who linked up with Tom Brady this week, is currently weighing his next move after leaving the Bronx following a record-breaking season in which he hit 62 homers.
The Yankees and the San Francisco Giants are considered the frontrunners for his signature but his future remains up in the air.
Aaron Judge was named TIME Athlete of the Year and talked about the Yankees in the interview
The American League MVP is a free agent after turning down a seven-year, $213m Bronx deal
The American League MVP was named TIME Athlete of the Year Tuesday and he opened up the situation with the Yankees when he turned down a seven-year, $213m deal.
‘We said, “Hey, let’s keep this between us,” Judge said TIME magazine.
‘I was a bit sad when the numbers came out. I understand that this is a negotiation tactic. You pressure me. Turn the fans against me, turn the media against me. That part I didn’t like.’
Judge drew the ire of social media when he walked out with wife Samantha at the Bucs game
Reports have emerged that the Yankees have put a $300m offer on the table to try to re-sign Judge, although GM Brian Cashman admitted the team faces the ‘danger’ of losing him.
The judge sent social media into a frenzy Monday night as he attended the Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL game vs. the New Orleans Saints, causing speculation to swirl.
‘When I was young and coming into the game, all the guys were talking about was, “Hey, wait until you’re a free agent,” Judge continued to the magazine.
‘You get a chance to make your own decision, start a legacy somewhere, start something new somewhere. I’m looking forward to the whole process, man. It’s going to be special.’
The Giants have been fans and even Judge has loved the team since 2010.
‘I said, in 10 years, I’m going to marry Sam and play for the San Francisco Giants.’ Judge said. ‘I was like, it’s better not to go out.’
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