Yankees Offer Hitting Coach Position To James Rowson
2023/11/yankees-offer-hitting-coach-position-to-james-rowson.htmlNotably, he presided over the minor league system while Aaron Judge rose through the ranks from 2014-16.
The Opener: GM Meetings, Yankees, Counsell
2023/11/the-opener-gm-meetings-yankees-counsell.htmlThe club finished just 82-80, their worst record since 1992, despite making a splash this past offseason by not only retaining reigning AL MVP Aaron Judge on a $360MM pact but also landing left-hander Carlos Rodon on a $162MM deal.
Michael Conforto Exercises Player Option With Giants
2023/11/michael-conforto-exercises-player-option-with-giants.htmlThe Giants are expected to be aggressive this winter, likely pursuing marquee free agents after missing out on players like Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa last winter.
Qualifying Offer To Be $20.325MM For 2023-24 Offseason
2023/11/qualifying-offer-to-be-20-325mm-for-2023-24-offseason.htmlThe other 12 players declined, though Aaron Judge, Anthony Rizzo and Brandon Nimmo subsequently ended up re-signing with their previous team.
East Notes: Judge, Mets, Finnegan
2023/10/east-notes-judge-mets-finnegan.htmlYankees captain and star outfielder Aaron Judge was presented with the 2023 Roberto Clemente award in Arizona yesterday, and spoke with the media (including David Lennon of Newsday) afterwards regarding the coming offseason in New York.
Looking For A Match In An Alex Verdugo Trade
2023/10/looking-for-a-match-in-an-alex-verdugo-trade.htmlWhile a Verdugo deal would be more significant than either of those two trades, the Yankees are in clear need of both left-handed bats to balance their lineup and could use two outfield bats to pair with Aaron Judge, assuming the club doesn't want to count on Giancarlo Stanton as an everyday outfielder.
Giants To Sign Bob Melvin, Farhan Zaidi Through 2026
2023/10/giants-to-sign-bob-melvin-farhan-zaidi-through-2026.htmlThey did indeed set their sights high, coming close to landing Aaron Judge before he wound up back with the Yankees.
Sean Casey Won’t Return As Yankees’ Hitting Coach
2023/10/sean-casey-wont-return-as-yankees-hitting-coach.htmlThe 2023 Yankees had one of the best hitters in the world in Aaron Judge but also gave plenty of plate appearances to less-heralded journeymen like Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Jake Bauers, Willie Calhoun and Billy McKinney, as well as rookies like Anthony Volpe.
Giants Hire Bob Melvin As Manager
2023/10/giants-to-hire-bob-melvin-as-manager.htmlAs such, Zaidi is also certainly feeling the pressure to build a contending roster, and the Giants are expected to be aggressive shoppers this winter after missing out on both Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa as a big-ticket addition last offseason.
Big Hype Prospects: Eder, Herz, Rincones, Montgomery, Schwartz
2023/10/big-hype-prospects-eder-herz-rincones-montgomery-schwartz.htmlTop pitcher status is harder to judge.
Which Draft Picks Each Team Would Forfeit By Signing A Qualified Free Agent
2023/10/which-draft-picks-each-team-would-forfeit-by-signing-a-qualified-free-agent-3.htmlLouis is aiming to acquire at least three starting pitchers, the Giants are hoping to finally land a big name after their failed pursuits of Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa last winter, the Cubs could be looking to make a big splash to replace Cody Bellinger (if Bellinger can't be re-signed at all), and the Red Sox might be looking to return to contention in a big way once their new front office leader is hired.
Offseason Outlook: Los Angeles Dodgers
2023/10/offseason-outlook-los-angeles-dodgers-12.htmlOhtani is hitting free agency ahead of his age-29 season, two years younger than Aaron Judge was before his free agency.
Michael Harris II Has Built On His Rookie Of The Year Campaign
2023/10/michael-harris-ii-has-built-on-his-rookie-of-the-year-campaign.html400 PA), just three of them struck out more often than Harris's 24.3% rate: Aaron Judge, Mike Trout, and Julio Rodriguez.
MLBTR Poll: Reviewing The 2022-23 Free Agent Shortstop Class
2023/10/mlbtr-poll-reviewing-the-2022-23-free-agent-shortstop-class.htmlLast offseason's free agent class, while headlined by Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, is perhaps most notable for the quartet of free agent shortstops that stood near the top of the class: Trea Turner, who signed with the Phillies; Xander Bogaerts, who landed in San Diego; Carlos Correa, who returned to the Twins after physical issues scuttled deals in both San Francisco and Queens; and Dansby Swanson, who joined the Cubs.
Giants, Athletics Discussed Offseason Trade Involving Sean Murphy, Marco Luciano
2023/10/giants-as-discussed-offseason-trade-involving-sean-murphy-marco-luciano.htmlHad the Giants acquired Murphy, they would've landed the signature star they were searching for without success last winter, after the Correa deal collapsed and after Aaron Judge re-signed with the Yankees.
Offseason Outlook: New York Yankees
2023/10/offseason-outlook-new-york-yankees-12.htmlRe-signing Aroldis Chapman and trading for Brian McCann were the two biggest moves of a relatively quiet (by Yankees standards) 2016-17 offseason, yet the club was able to rebound and reach Game 7 of the 2017 ALCS, as New York was revived by the "Baby Bombers" group that included Aaron Judge, Luis Severino, and Gary Sanchez.
The Yankees’ Offseason Middle Infield Question
2023/10/the-yankees-offseason-middle-infield-question.htmlThere are questions in both outfield spots opposite Aaron Judge.
Offseason Outlook: Los Angeles Angels
2023/10/offseason-outlook-los-angeles-angels-9.htmlThe best case scenario is that the Halos manage to retain Ohtani, who won't pitch next season following elbow surgery, on a free agent contract that pays far more than he made this year-- likely above Aaron Judge's $40MM record salary for a position player.
Zaidi: Giants Have Scouted Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Jung Hoo Lee
2023/10/zaidi-giants-have-scouted-yoshinobu-yamamoto-jung-hoo-lee.htmlHowever, it wasn't for lack of try to spend, as the Giants' attempts to sign Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa both didn't materialize, due to Judge re-signing with the Yankees and with the Correa signing seemingly all but finalized before the Giants backed out due to concerns over his physical.
Offseason Outlook: San Francisco Giants
2023/10/offseason-outlook-san-francisco-giants-13.htmlThe Giants tried for Aaron Judge, only to see him return to the Yankees.
AL East Notes: Judge, Yankees, Rays, Siri, Raley, Cora
2023/10/al-east-notes-judge-yankees-rays-siri-raley-cora.htmlAaron Judge spoke with MLB.com's Bryan Hoch and other reporters about what the Yankees should do differently in 2024, including "some bigger picture ideas and philosophies that I think maybe need to change." The communication of analytical information seems to be one of Judge's sticking points, since the slugger has no issue with the use of analytics themselves.
Coaching Notes: Guardians, Albernaz, Giants, Yankees, Casey, White Sox
2023/10/coaching-notes-guardians-albernaz-giants-yankees-casey-white-sox.htmlWhile the Yankees' lack of batting prowess has been an issue before and after Casey's hiring, he has won some immediate support --- Aaron Judge praised Casey's work, while both GM Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone have asked Casey to keep coaching.
Zaidi: Giants Hopeful Of New Managerial Hire By Start Of Free Agency
2023/09/zaidi-giants-hopeful-of-new-managerial-hire-by-start-of-free-agency.htmlSan Francisco made a run at Aaron Judge last winter but came up short when the defending MVP returned to the Yankees on a record-setting deal.
AL East Notes: Volpe, Martin, Siri
2023/09/al-east-notes-volpe-martin-siri.htmlTorres has no defensive experience outside of the middle infield, but has been the club's best hitter in 2023 this side of Aaron Judge with a solid .272/.345/.455 slash line.
Poll: Aaron Boone’s Future
2023/09/yankees-rumors-fire-aaron-boone-manager-poll.htmlReigning AL MVP Aaron Judge spent nearly two months on the injured list this summer, while first baseman Anthony Rizzo's season will finish at 99 games due to concussion issues and Jose Trevino's season will end at just 55 games due to wrist surgery.