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The Yankees Got Their Man and Judge Got His Money

Related Topics: Brian Cashman, Aaron Judge

In a monster deal that was fueled by a team’s desperation and a player’s desire for a legacy, Aaron Judge will stay with the Yankees. His marching orders are clear: Win.

Aaron Judge led the Yankees to an American League East title in 2022 even though the team dealt with injuries and inconsistency all year.Credit...Mustafa Hussain for The New York Times

Brian Cashman said this many years ago, and it never changes: Desperation drives free agency. A team wants — needs — a player so badly that it will spend whatever it takes to get him, and the salaries climb higher and higher.