MLB] Judge to Play Until Age 39?　Aaron Judge, a player in the battle for the outfield, is likely to sign a nine-year contract, according to a U.S. sports media report.

Last Updated on 12/04/2022 by てんしょく飯

On December 3, Ken Rosenthal, a talented reporter for the American sports media “The Athletic,” reported that there is a strong possibility that outfielder Aaron Judge, who is in the midst of a battle for a contract, will sign a nine-year deal. In addition to the Yankees, who are seeking to retain him, the Giants are also in the race. The history-making cannon is now looking like a blockbuster deal.

Rosenthal: “It’s looking more and more likely that it will be a nine-year deal.”

Rosenthal emphasized, “According to FA market trends, it seems increasingly likely that the team that wins the bidding for Aaron Judge will sign him to a nine-year contract, sources close to the matter said. He also adds the fact that Judge, who will turn 31 next April, “will be entering his age 39 season when his contract expires.

Even though the superstar hit 62 homers this season, breaking an A League record, it remains to be seen whether he will be able to stay in the lineup until he turns 39. In other words, he would have to have that much “determination” to get Judge. The article states, “The Yankees may have to decide whether they are willing to offer a long-term contract of that magnitude in order to retain their outfield star.

The current status of the battle is that the Giants met with Judge on November 24. The Dodgers, who are said to be in the running, are believed to be seeking a short-term deal. Rosenthal said that there are other teams looking for Judge, and that “Judge may have to decide whether to leave the Yankees for another year’s worth (of guaranteed contract). The contract will be raised to what level and which team will win, and attention is increasing every day.