Giants reportedly made $360 million offer to Aaron Judge

Is outfielder Aaron Judge slipping through the hands of the Yankees?

Right now, the Judge is in full control of his destiny. He owes nothing to the Yankees, who have no negotiating power over the star.

If he wants to go to New York, he will. If he wants to go to San Francisco, he will too.

The fact that Aaron Judge plays by his own rules (he doesn’t necessarily keep the Yankees informed of his whereabouts at the Winter Assizes) shows that it’s his show.

And Brian Cashman respects that.

Last I heard, the Yankees have a $300 million offer on the table, but that news has been around for a long time. The contract of Trea Turner (11 years old) must change the game.

Trea Turner getting 11-years $300m from #Phillies raises the market for Correa who will top that deal w/ #Twins #Giants gold 👊🏻#Cubs and Judge who should now get a 10-year deal from #Giants gold #Yankees records are made to be broken on the field and at the Winter Meetings. 💲💲💲

—Jim Bowden⚾️🏈 (@JimBowdenGM) December 6, 2022

What you have to understand is that the Yankees are still considered the favorites, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Giants sign him. Why?

Because he’s from California. Because the Giants really want him, but also because he always wanted to play for the Giants. It’s his high school dream.

But also because he would have certain irritants in New York. For instance? When he got booed in the playoffs. It would have marked him.

In addition, the management of the negotiations by the Yankees (when they revealed the offer of $ 213.5 M which was deposited to him) really would not have suited his business.

judge on #Yankees announcing OD offer: “We kind of said, Hey, let’s keep this between us. I was a little upset that the numbers came out. I understand it’s a negotiation tactic. Put pressure on me. Turn the fans against me, turn the media on me. That part of it I didn’t like.” https://t.co/SxuGo6ckf9

—David Lennon (@DPLennon) December 6, 2022

In the end, we know that the offer of $213.5 million over seven years is no longer valid. In fact, he will pulverize this offer of more than $100 million.

What if it was more than $150 million in total?

According to Jon Heyman, Judge currently has a $360 million offer from the Giants on his table. We are probably talking about $40 million per year over nine years.

Nothing less.

Giants are in with a big offer to Judge — believed to be $360M neighborhood — but the assumption/belief among rivals is that the Yankees remain favorites. Yankees are hopeful but say they still don’t know.

—Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 6, 2022

But OK. Still, the Yankees would remain at the top of the list and still have to be considered the favorites.

Rumor has it that the Yankees’ most recent offer is $340 million, which isn’t far off. Is that enough to make him quit?

That being said, with Turner getting 11, is Judge going to ask for a 10-year contract? Is $375M a realistic number? Jim Bowden believes in ithim.

Did I tell you Aaron Judge was in a strong position?

• The Pirates are in action.

Source: Free agent RHP Vince Velasquez has an agreement on a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

— Kiley McDaniel (@kileymcd) December 6, 2022

Source: Pirates have signed LHP Jarlin Garcia pending physical. @Feinsand said deal was closed.

—Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) December 6, 2022

Star Japanese outfielder Masataka Yoshida has officially been posted, sources tell ESPN. He’ll have 30 days to sign a deal with an MLB team. There is significant interest in the 29-year-old, who this year hit .335/.447/.551 with 80 walks and 41 strikeouts for the Orix Buffaloes.

—Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 6, 2022

• A few more targets for the Blue Jays.

They’ve also been in touch on Michael Brantley, who they nearly signed two years ago. Many execs expect Jays to land LH beats at some point. Brantley worth keeping an eye on, among others.

— Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) December 6, 2022

Kodai Senga market includes: Mets, Giants, Red Sox, Cubs, Padres, Rangers

—Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 6, 2022