ST. Petersburg, Florida — The arbitral tribunal day is approaching, and Aaron Judge said he wasn't worried about the illness that would affect, which was a great start to the seasonwith the Yankees.
"It's all business," the judge said on Tuesday.
The Yankees and the judge have a few more days to close the deal before they have to go to the arbitral tribunal.
A hearing is scheduled for Friday, with judges seeking $ 21 million this season and the Yankees competing for $ 17 million.
Even if set during the season, the panel of three cannot consider what the judge has done so far this season when determining salaries for this season.
This is bad news for judges who shed tears for most of the year, led the majors with home runs, and led the majors in the All-Star vote released on Tuesday.
And because of the lockout, the timing is Many of the annoying hearings have been forced to take place during the normal season.
Dellin Betances and the Yankees are famous for Betances' loss of proceedings in 2017 and being involved in a fierce battle with team president Randy Levine, but the judge said it wasn't a problem for him. Said.
"Probably difficult (for some)," the judge said before the Rays match at Tropicana Field on Tuesday. "For me, it's straightforward. I love this team and I love this organization, but it's a business side. Sometimes I hate it I don't think I like it very much. I don't think the team likes it You have to go through it and you process it and move on. "
The judge is not in the room because the hearing is done in zoom, but the hearing Monitor
"That's the plan," the judge said. "My agency said there were players from the past and they hated it. Others said it was good to hear what they said about me. I'm looking forward to it. "
The judge added that he didn't expect to attend the hearing.
Before the hearing, I was asked if there was any optimism that the deal could be closed. There is no answer yet.
From the beginning of the season, judges, like all other arbitration-eligible players, have been paid a lower amount. If he wins his proceeding, the difference will be compensated. The judge is in this position, partly due to the fact that the Judge rejected the Yankees' $ 213.5 million extension offerfor seven years before the opening day.
It was a bet by a judge and gave very good results. .. He has a solid position as one of the game's premier players, and this year he will bebasically an everyday center fielderand can increase his value.
However, the judge claimed that his contract status did not affect his play on the field.
"I'm not motivated by such things," the judge said. "I'm motivated by what this team is doing, the special talents and opportunities in front of us. I block the business."
Aaron Boone, the result Regardless, he said he wasn't worried about affecting the judge.
"No matter what happens there, I know what Aaron's focus is and what he wants to achieve," Boone said. "I don't expect anything to prevent it .... I think he showed you who he was throughout his career, so I don't think it's a surprise to anyone. Obviously. He's a great player and a really good guy from neck to top. He's fully equipped to handle these things. "
