The New York Times – Sports:
At a news conference to finalize his $360 million contract, Judge was given a position previously held by Lou Gehrig, Derek Jeter and other team greats.
Category: New York Yankees
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Ball From Aaron Judge’s 62nd Home Run Sells for $1.5 Million
The New York Times – Sports:
Predicted by an auction house to break records and sell for more than $3 million, the ball went for half that amount.
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Carlos Rodon and Yankees Agree on 6-Year, $162 Million Deal
The New York Times – Sports:
An All-Star in each of the last two seasons, the left-handed Rodón will slot in near the front of the team’s starting rotation.
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Is Aaron Judge the Next Yankees Captain?
The New York Times – Sports:
With a new contract in place, the next step for Judge may be following in the footsteps of Lou Gehrig, Thurman Munson, Derek Jeter and others as the team’s captain.
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Aaron Judge and Yankees Agree on Deal That Works for Both Sides
The New York Times – Sports:
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.
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Aaron Judge Returning to Yankees on $360 Million Deal
The New York Times – Sports:
Judge, who hit 62 home runs in 2022 and won the A.L.’s Most Valuable Player Award, will commit to nine more seasons with the club that drafted him.
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Sal Durante, Who Caught a Bit of Baseball History, Dies at 81
The New York Times – Sports:
At Yankee Stadium on Oct. 1, 1961, Mr. Durante, a 19-year-old truck driver, stood on his seat in right field and nabbed Roger Maris’s 61st home run one-handed.
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Brian Cashman Returns to Yankees On Four-Year Contract
The New York Times – Sports:
With Brian Cashman’s deal finally done, the team’s focus is now squarely on re-signing Aaron Judge.
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Carlos Beltran Headlines New Baseball Hall of Fame Candidates
The New York Times – Sports:
This year’s Baseball Hall of Fame ballot has 14 new finalists, headlined by the polarizing Carlos Beltrán. The other 13 don’t require much debate, but they offer plenty of memories.