YANKEES PUNCH BACK IN SAN DIEGO

Every once in a while, the Yankees play a game that doesn't require blood-pressure medication.

Saturday was one of them.

The Yankees bounced back from Friday's brutal extra-inning loss and handled the Padres, 5-1, at Petco Park, evening the series and setting up a pretty important Sunday rubber match.

The fun started in the second inning when Spencer Jones — playing near where he grew up — ripped an RBI double into the right-field corner to get the Yankees rolling. And I continue to like what I'm seeing from this kid.

Then San Diego starter Robbie Ray temporarily forgot that throwing strikes is generally part of the job. The Yankees actually did something we've begged them to do for years: they stayed patient.

Walks piled up, Paul Goldschmidt drew a bases-loaded free pass, and Cody Bellinger eventually made Ray pay with a two-run single. Just like that, it was 4-0. George Lombard Jr. added a sacrifice fly in the third and the Yankees had five runs without hitting a home run.

Imagine that. Actual baseball.

Ben Rice was terrific, going 3-for-3 with two walks and reaching base all five times. That's called being a pain in the ass, and every good lineup needs one.

Carlos Rodón took care of the rest. He gave the Yankees five innings, struck out seven and allowed only two hits and one run — a Manny Machado solo homer. The bullpen slammed the door from there as San Diego managed just three hits all night.

So now it's simple.

The Yankees took the punch Friday night, got off the mat Saturday and punched back.

Now win the damn series.

JETER & AROD HOLD CASHMAN'S FEET TO THE FIRE

Brian Cashman is at it again—puffing out his chest and promising Yankees fans he’ll “do whatever it takes” to bring a World Series to the Bronx this year. Cute. We've heard that song and dance before, Brian. The needle's worn out, and the record’s skipping.

Every year it's the same recycled line: “We’re all in.” Meanwhile, the only thing actually in is another October off for the Yankees while Aaron Judge gets older and his prime ticks away—wasted like leftover garlic fries in the seventh inning of a blowout loss.

But here’s the twist: this year, some Yankee legends are finally stepping up and calling BS.

During FOX’s All-Star Game broadcast, Derek Jeter took off the gloves. When asked for his World Series pick, he smirked and said, “Cashman basically said that he’s all in. So I expect the Yankees to do something at the trade deadline.” Translation: "Your move, Brian. Don’t screw it up again."

And then came A-Rod on The Michael Kay Show, delivering a fastball to the ribs. “This is all to do with the construction of the roster,” he said bluntly. “And the price you pay for missing on Harper, Machado, Bregman… It’s costly.” Oof. Not even a hanging curve, just straight heat. And he's right—every ghost of a player Cashman didn’t sign still haunts Yankee Stadium like a fog machine that won’t turn off.

Now, you’ve got two guys with rings—two guys who carried this franchise on their backs—basically telling the front office to stop polishing excuses and start building a real contender. And Yankee fans? We’re not just nodding along. We’re livid. We’re sick of the excuses, the caution, the “we tried” pressers.

Nobody wants to hear about “good conversations” at the deadline. Nobody wants to hear, “Prices were too high.” We want results, not regrets. Not another year of Brian saying “we were close” and Boone defending mediocrity like he’s giving out participation trophies.

Enough with the babying. Enough with the half-measures. This fan base wants a ring. You know, the kind of thing Judge deserves while he’s still in one piece. So, here’s the challenge: prove Jeter right. Don’t make A-Rod’s words prophetic. No more spin. No more waiting for the perfect deal. The window’s open now.

Pull the damn trigger, Brian. Or hand someone else the gun. We're tired of this.

JUDGE IS JUST RACKING UP THE ACCOLADES

Aaron Judge isn’t just the guy who smashes baseballs into orbit—he’s the guy who sets the tone for an entire clubhouse. Leadership isn’t just about putting up numbers; it’s about driving a team forward with motivation, guidance, and a presence that commands respect. And when you lead like Judge, the accolades follow.

On Monday, Major League Baseball recognized Judge as the American League Player of the Week—for the 13th time. That puts him alongside Alex Rodriguez for the third-most in AL history and ties him with A-Rod and Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan for sixth place ever. That’s not just good company; that’s baseball royalty.

And let’s talk about what got him there. Judge absolutely crushed the Milwaukee Brewers to start the season, hitting an absurd .545 with four home runs, 11 RBIs, and eight runs scored. 

As FingerLakes1.com noted, “Judge joined Yankees legends Lou Gehrig, Alex Rodriguez, and Joe DiMaggio as one of the few players in franchise history to record at least three three-homer games. His 40 career multi-homer games now rank second among active players, trailing only Manny Machado.” Yeah, that’s kind of a big deal.

Oh, and by the way? The Yankees are 3-0, the last unbeaten team in the AL. Coincidence? Not when Aaron Judge is leading the charge.

PETE ALONSO COULD BE THE LAST FIRST BASEMAN STANDING

Remember when Bryce Harper and Manny Machado were the belles of the ball back in 2019, but had to wait until after spring training to get their $300 million dances? Well, it looks like Pete Alonso might be stuck in a similar slow dance, and let’s be real—he ain't Harper.

Alonso’s got the stats, no doubt. With 226 home runs and four All-Star appearances, he’s been a beast for the Mets. But here’s the kicker: giving Alonso a long-term, mega-bucks deal in 2025 feels more like a delusion than a solid investment. Last season’s .788 OPS was his worst, and it's my opinion that it’s making teams hit the brakes harder than a rookie driver on a freeway.

Let’s talk Mets for a moment because I can't stand Steve Cohen. They’ve already thrown $918.1 million around this winter like its Monopoly money, with a mind-blowing $765 million for Juan Soto. Why? Because Steve Cohen wanted to flex on the Yankees, not because it made strategic sense. Now, when it comes to Alonso, they’re not exactly in a rush to commit big money for the long haul. And who can blame them?

Teams across the league are showing some interest—eight of them, including the Blue Jays and Red Sox—but it’s like they’re all waiting for someone else to make the first (and probably regrettable) move. Alonso’s agent, Scott Boras, isn’t helping with his legendary high demands either.

Honestly, it’s tough not to feel a little bad for Alonso. He’s still a solid player but calling him a top-tier star at this point is a stretch. The idea of anyone offering him a long-term, high-dollar contract feels more like fantasy than reality. It’s no wonder teams are holding back.

So, what’s the likely scenario? Alonso probably heads back to the Mets on a short-term deal, maybe with an opt-out clause. Even then, Cohen and the Mets might be hesitant to open the checkbook again. They’ve already made their big splash with Soto, and they might soon realize that splurge was more about ego than team strategy.

MLB fans do like Pete, Mets fans definitely do. But big money and a lengthy contract for him now? That’s a fairy tale I would never buy into.

SOTO WANTS TO HAVE A REUNION WITH SNELL

Source: Charles Wenzelberg/NY Post

Blake Snell is still without a team for 2024. It is almost laughable that the NL Cy Young Winner is sitting on the couch while the spring training games continue throughout in Florida and Arizona. But in an interesting twist, Snell's former teammate, new Yankee Juan Soto, is all about having Snell join the 2024 team, in fact he has flat out put out the welcome mat.

"New Yankees superstar Juan Soto enthusiastically endorsed the idea of the team signing National League Cy Young winner Blake Snell, which would make the Yankees the first team to combine the two reigning Cy Young winners in one Opening Day rotation," reported The New York Post. 

Source: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

The Yankees are clearly concerned about a number of things when it comes to Snell. One is his salary, next is the luxury tax, third is his consistency and depth and last is how he will be as a veteran in the Yankees clubhouse.

"Snell’s market has been surprisingly quiet despite a superb overall track record that actually includes two Cy Youngs (one more than even Cole, who won the AL award last year for the first time), but Soto wanted to clear up any misperception about Snell’s persona, if that’s what’s holding up his market," reported The Post. “He’s a great dude, he’s a great guy,” Soto said. “He’s always right there, cheering for his teammates. He’s a funny guy, too. He’s great in the clubhouse.”

Source: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

And Soto is not the only advocate for Snell. In another article published by The Post on Monday, "Superstar, team captain and sometime adviser Aaron Judge spoke hopefully upon arrival about the potential for one more pickup (though Judge didn’t specify who he was talking about or if he had any inside info). “I definitely think there might be another move on the way. But you never know. We’ll see,” Judge said then. While Snell’s name was unsaid, a couple of the big voices in the clubhouse are thought to be endorsers of Snell."

Source: SNY

The pitching in the minors is very promising and Hal Steinbrenner seems content with what he is seeing there and in his current starting rotation with the addition of Marcus Stroman. Steinbrenner stated that he believed that Luis Gil and Will Warren will see time in the majors this season and that Clarke Schmidt has come out strong this spring. Signing Snell means Schmidt would be the odd man out in the starting rotation. 

Soto says it will be a wait and see kind of game. “I think he’s just waiting for the perfect spot for him,” Soto said. “It is what it is. It happened before, with [Manny] Machado, and with [Bryce] Harper. Those guys signed late, in spring training. They were asking for the money, and they got it,” reported The Post.

It will be an interesting few weeks as the Yankees continue their spring training schedule into late March when the actual season begins. Do the Yankees feel they have what they need in their current pitching staff to pass on Snell? Hard to say but if Soto and Judge were buying, Snell would be headed to Tampa today. 

--Suzie Pinstripe
BYB Senior Managing Editor
Twitter: @suzieprof

THAT JUAN SOTO RUMOR IS BACK AGAIN WITH NEW LIFE!

We are all wondering if the Yankees are going to make a big splash after missing the postseason for the first time since 2016. We all like the big splashes, but the Yankees might be chasing after one of the biggest fish in the ocean.

The Juan Soto rumors are out there, we've all heard them. We also know that the Yankees are always tied to every big name in the game. It's inevitable every season. Soto's name is back in the headlines again, and Winter isn't even here yet. Check out the latest hot stove gossip HERE.

So the Yankees and the Padres have had preliminary conversations about Soto. Okay, cool. Am I getting overly excited about it? No. Every team is going to try and have those same conversations with the Padres. Soto will be a free agent after the 2024 season and his young age combined with his elite status in the game he is going to land a hefty contract in the near future. Can the Padres afford him? Maybe, maybe not and if they don't think they can keep him they might choose to move him.

But that's a big IF. According to Padres General Manager A.J. Preller their first choice would be to extend Soto. When he was asked if the Padres would consider trading him, he said, "we've never been a group that says no to anything. I wouldn't read into that. That's just kind of the way we operate." No surprise to that answer though.

Of course the Padres want to try and extend him first, and they would not be against trading him if they found the right return for him. Do I think the Yankees would give up any top prospects to get him. The Yankees don't like to do that for a player with multiple years of team control, which they wouldn't even get here.

There is still the possibility that the Padres could still choose to move him and replenish to get other prospects in return. They already have large contracts on the books with Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Xander Bogaerts which all amount to almost $300 million. Soto is estimated to get a raise around $30 million in his last year of arbitration, so the Padres could decide to shed some payroll instead. Spending big (like the Yankees) hasn't seemed to work out well for them.

Do I like the idea of Soto's bat in the lineup? Absolutely, but this new tidbit of information doesn't have me doing cartwheels just yet. If this does develop into something though it could be the bright spot after a disappointing season. 

--Jeana Bellezza-Ochoa

BYB Senior Managing Editor

Twitter: @nyprincessj

THAT YANKEES & MANNY MACHADO RUMOR IS BACK AGAIN!

I guess I see something completely different than NJ.com and Ken Rosenthal do. Maybe my crystal ball is broken or something. I'm not sure but there's been a lot of Manny Machado talk over the last week involving the Yankees. We are connected to virtually every big name in baseball but sometimes it really just doesn't make sense....

And I think this is one of those scenarios. In case you missed it, check THIS out and think about it. The Yankees were chasing after Machado back in 2019 when it made more sense. Even then, I didn't think the Yankees were going to sign him because they were even more focused on their white whale Gerrit Cole.

But here we are again. Machado isn't even a free agent and the Yankees and the Mets are supposed to be in the mix for his services IF he becomes a free agent after 2023. I think that would be a big IF honestly. There's a lot to break down on this one.

Let's start with the fact that the Yankees have a franchise-record payroll near $290 million for luxury tax purposes...yikes! That's a lot of money for a team that hasn't won a championship since 2009 and already have a lot of long-term contracts on the books including newly re-signed team captain Aaron Judge.

Now let's add in a major log jam of infielders within the Yankees organization. There's already talk about Anthony Volpe being ready for the majors in 2023 and giving him shortstop duties until Oswald Peraza is ready to be called up for him to take over the position and moving Volpe to second because he has the lesser arm. That's waiting while the Yankees still have other big-league players in positions that aren't the most desirable. So let's add more confusion to the mix and more money.

Do I think the Yankees are the most logical fit for Machado? No. We have too many other bad deals on the books. Not to mention, the Mets like to spend money like it is going out of style AND the Padres are expected to do everything they can to extend Machado to keep him in San Diego. 

I think the Machado ship has sailed. The Yankees concern at third base right now should be to get rid of useless and expensive Josh Donaldson and move something more serviceable there. That really wouldn't be hard to do. We can upgrade third base without Machado and.....it just makes more sense.

--Jeana Bellezza-Ochoa

BYB Senior Managing Editor

Twitter: @nyprincessj 

YANKEES BETTING ON PERAZA TO STEAL THE SHORTSTOP ROLE

What would it feel like to be the athlete staring at the biggest opportunity of his life? All he has to do is do what he has prepared for all of his life—be extraordinary. That is basically Oswald Peraza for the next several weeks into Opening Day. Shortstop is within his reach. He just has to go out there and perform, own the position and show the Yankees and his team what he can do.

"The sense is that the Yankees would love to see Peraza resoundingly win the job this spring, which would allow them to shift Isiah Kiner-Falefa into more of a utility role and provide Volpe with additional development time. Anthony Volpe logged just 99 plate appearances at Triple-A last season, so it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him begin the year with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and be in the mix for a midseason call up," reported MLB.com.

Peraza could give the Yankees just what they need—a consistent player both offensively and defensively in a lineup where everyone has to contribute. The Yankees can't afford to carry players who are just not going to endure the long season, improving instead of regressing. If Peraza can do what the Yankees know he can, then shortstop will be one less worry for them. 

"Peraza, 22, impressed last September when he batted .306 (15-for-49) with three doubles, one homer, two RBIs and two stolen bases in 18 games; Boone trusted Peraza enough to draw a start in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Astros," reported MLB.com. If he can come in and perform at that level across the duration of the spring, he has himself a full-time job as the Yankees middle infielder.

And although the feeding frenzy around Manny Machado is starting to pick up some momentum, the Yankees could have all they need inhouse. "The six-time All-Star can opt out of his deal with San Diego after this season, and while the Padres also want to extend him, expect both New York teams to make a run at Machado if he tests the market. If that happens, it would be a second chance for the Yankees in particular after a lengthy free agency process following the 2018 season ended up going nowhere," reported SB Nation as informed by NJ.com. 

The Yankees are betting on Peraza to be great this spring. I am too. The logic makes sense. His success gives the Yankees an alternative to the utility role in IKF and more time for Volpe to evolve. His success gives the Yankees time for development and opportunity to focus on the left field situation, which will most certainly be a situation given the track record of one Aaron Hicks. Look for a lot of reps for Peraza and Volpe this spring. And a lot of opportunity to beef up our middle infield! 

WHAT JUAN SOTO'S DECISION TO REJECT THE NATS OFFER MEANS FOR THE YANKEES

Source: Associated Press

The New York Yankees are one game shy of the All Star Break. And it could not come any sooner. The last 10-days have been a rollercoaster for this team. Between the Reds and the Red Sox, the Yankees have come down to earth, with a few scrapes and bruises. They are certainly a team that needs a reset—a control, alt, delete style reboot. And when they log back on, they could have a shiny new outfielder with them.

"The Nationals are looking to trade Juan Soto after he turned down a 15-year, $440 million offer from the team. The Yankees have been looking for an outfielder, and of course this would be quite an upgrade over Andrew Benintendi, Trey Mancini and others," reported The New York Post on Saturday.

What is also interesting and certainly not something I was considering until Jon Heyman mentioned it in his column, is that Soto could be considered a replacement for Aaron Judge who also rejected his team's offer at the beginning of this season. "Both New York teams could also afford to go the limit in extension talks. And in the Yankees’ case, Soto would also represent dream insurance should the long-running Aaron Judge talks not pan out. Soto is seven years younger than the great Judge, and as a bonus, left-handed."

Source: Sports Illustrated

The Yankees have seen Giancarlo Stanton become a fantastic addition to the outfield this year. His defense has given the team more options at designated hitter, opening up opportunities to rotate the talent in the field and off the bench. Joey Gallo has failed to meet expectations at the plate, despite providing a strong defensive option and Aaron Hicks is hit or miss, more miss than hit. Soto would be a terrific addition, but I can't help but want to take a hard pass. The Bombers have Matt Carpenter, a later add this season, who has been performing well. And I want to keep the money for Judge, who more than deserves the raise. 

"An early favorite for Soto just might be the San Diego Padres, the former “small” market team that’s been full of surprises and thrills the past few years under GM A.J. Preller, a young man who knows the game and loves a gamble," reported The Post. Recall that the Yankees courted Manny Machado and lost to the Padres for $300 million. The New York Mets could also be a player as they seek additional bats to compliment their lineup and compete for the division championship in the second half of the season.

Source: Fox News

Could the Yankees pick up Soto? Yes. Do they need a guy like Soto? I mean, sure- he's 25, he's a lefty bat and he is a great defender. More importantly, however the Yankees need to reset, have a come to Jesus and figure out how they are going to outperform their competition, even those little teams that seem to get at their goat and beat them. Juan Soto's decision to move should not tempt the Yankees; instead, they need to focus on their strengths, use their farm system relevantly and DFA players who simply don't add any value to them. 

--Suzie Pinstripe
BYB Senior Managing Editor
Twitter: @suzieprof

A RIDICULOUSLY SUBJECTIVE & SKEWED TOP 5 MLB PLAYERS LIST JUST CAME OUT...

Baseball is built on fandom and the players are there because they are talented. And picking guys as "top" guys is usually based on popularity, who's hot, who's not and once again... the fans.

Ben Verlander came out with a top 5 MLB players list today. I don't understand why we are hanging on every word Ben Verlander says but we are.  I mean, what are his credentials? He's Justin Verlander's younger brother. He played baseball. OK... and then what?  My point is why is he important? But this isn't actually about Ben. DON'T TROLL HIM. He's a good dude, has great ideas, he's a good-looking guy, smart.  

But to put his name on a "TOP 5 MLB Players" list is to just get this guy trolled and that's not fair to Ben. Why? Because look at the list FOX is getting behind.

First off, are these the Top 5 MLB Players of the Decade? Of the season? Of the week? Why do you ask? Here's why.  

Mike Trout may be the best player in baseball since he got into the pros. That's a fact. Bryce Harper had a great week last week, is he in the Top 5?  And we all know Cody Bellinger is a total gamer even though he's batting .202. What about him? Should he have been considered? And let's even go further as a baseball AND Yankee fan...

When you're talking the most meaningful hits with games on the line, bottom line is this year, at this moment, it's Aaron Judge! Hands down. 

Judge SHOULD be #1.  But you want to know why Ohtani is #1? Because MLB props this guy up because he's a two way player. But you know what? There should be more two ways in the Major Leagues. Here's the problem high schools and colleges make players 'pitchers only' or players and they don't have a choice. And so, by the time they get to the Majors they don't get to choose to be a two way. But Shohei Ohtani is an international player, signed a big contract and he was able to demand what he wanted.  And now, because of that, he's beloved.  But look at his numbers...

Ohtani is a .257 hitter this year. And pitching? His ERA is 2.78 and a 3-2 record this year. Strikeouts? 46 in 6 games. HARDLY THE BEST.

You know who's better? Several pitchers, but Max Scherzer is 4-1 with a 2.66 ERA and 55 strikeouts. 

And what about Justin Verlander? 5-1 with a 1.38 ERA? Those numbers alone move Ohtani down the list, maybe even knock him off the list. And what's worse is Justin was ignored. Why? Because Ben Verlander can't pick Justin because they're brothers.  And that's the ONLY reason, but we all know that Verlander is better than Ohtani.

Look, I in no way want to give Ben Verlander a hard time. But lists like this one are clearly political and strategic and orchestrated and silly.  And the biggest word? Subjective, especially if you're a baseball fan, because we all have lists.  

If we're making lists, here's my 19-year old's list, who, by the way, has no credentials other than he plays college ball and loves the game. 

1. Aaron Judge

2. Manny Machado

3. Mike Trout

4. Nolan Arenado

5. Rafael Devers

And by the way... YOU WILL HAVE DIFFERENT PICKS. That's my point... backing a list that is so skewed is madness.

And I'm curious... what's your list? If you're on Twitter, RT and list your top 5. I'd love to see it.

CHASING THE DOLLAR NOT THE DREAM

Source: NJ.com

Aaron Judge. I am just beyond disappointed. Are you? Did you read our skipper's piece on Saturday: SELFISH JUDGE FEELS SNUBBED BY YANKEES & NO ONE CARES? If you haven't hit pause on this piece and go do it. PAUSE.

Now fans at the Stadium showed Judge how they felt when he was met with boos instead of his usual echoing applause. But it is not Judge's fault that he wants more. It is not his fault he is selfish. It is all the guys that came ahead of him, demanding the dollar instead living the dream. And it is enough to make any fan sick.

As MLB.com wrote, "When you look at the list of highest average annual values and say that the proposed $30.5 million -- the highest in Yankees history -- would be “only” 12th, it’s worth noting how many of those ahead of him signed earlier in their 20s -- or, in the case of Max Scherzer, for only three years. Just last year, George Springer, then 31 and comparable to Judge in terms of accomplishments, received six years and $150 million from the Blue Jays. Teams have made it exceptionally clear how much they value youth."

Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune

And by youth, they mean 30 and younger. Big dollars have been flashed in young players' eyes—eager, greedy eyes. It is like they forget how they got there or that they should be paid for getting here. But once you cross over to the 30+ bucket, your value drops as with Judge. Plus Judge's trips to the IL have been frequent. In 2018 and 2019 he played 112, and 102 games respectively. He played half the 60 games in 2020. Last year was the first time he crossed over 140 games since 2017. He is a crowd pleaser and runs maker when he is hot and in the lineup. When he is not, he is a dud. And the Yankees want to pay him for his past and future service based on what they have seen and what they believe he can provide. Nothing wrong with that. 

Source: New York Daily News

Brian Cashman told us exactly what the Yankees were willing to pay, ahead of Judge's deadline of Opening Day. The Yankees "had offered seven years and $213.5 million atop the $17 million it offered for the 2022 season -- making the entire package eight years and approximately $230 million." Fair deal, right? But Judge simply turned his snobby nose up at it and declined. I would love your take on this line from Casey's piece yesterday,  "Judge came back to the media and said “I’m not afraid of searching for a job.’’ In the days of George, that statement will get you traded." I would love to see that through some sort of simulation—Boss George would have sat Aaron Judge's ass right down and said, "we don't do that here at the Yankees."

Source: NBC Sports

"If it sounds like we think Judge will have a hard time topping this offer on the open market, we do, because teams have made it increasingly clear that deals stretching a decade or more are reserved for the youngest stars (like Wander Franco, 20; Fernando Tatis Jr., 22; Manny Machado and Bryce Harper, each 26), since deals that long for players already in their 30s (like Albert Pujols, at 32, or Miguel Cabrera, at 31) have generally been poor investments for team success. (For the team, anyway; they were well-deserved rewards for superstar players.)," reported MLB.com.

No one is indispensible. As a Yankee fan, I worried about what the Yankees would do without anchor and Hit Man, Donnie Baseball. Guess what, they survived. Derek Jeter, same thing. The Yankees kept growing, kept moving forward and so did we as fans. I mean we can go all the way back to Joe DiMaggio who by the way would NOT be snubbing his nose at any opportunity to play or even throw out a first pitch. Check out this piece, APRIL 9, YANKEE STADIUM OR BUST,  earlier this spring about Joe D and his love of the game. 

Source: Clutch Points

Anthony Rizzo said something about Judge and contract extensions more broadly earlier this week which I have not been able to get passed. I am paraphrasing here, but he said, there is no loyalty in baseball. You just don't know what is going to happen. Sometimes you do. In Judge's case, there is loyalty. The Yankees met Judge's deadline with an offer. Judge publicly stated he wanted to stay a Yankee. But his actions are contradictory. Was there loyalty when Freddie Freeman left Atlanta for dollar signs in Los Angeles? And Freeman at least brought a championship to the Braves. Has Judge brought one to NY? I think you know that answer.

Does Judge deserve more? No. He's lucky that he got what he did. He is one step away from an injury, unfortunately. We all are. Take what you are offered, and stay a Yankee or go and get another job and hope you can be what you have been to New York, and its fans somewhere else. Good luck with that.

The grass is always greener as they say. But is it? You have a good thing, Judge. Too bad all you see are dollar signs instead of the tremendous gift you have been given just to be a baseball player, playing for the best sports franchise in the world. 

--Suzie Pinstripe
BYB Senior Managing Editor

Twitter: @suzieprof