Pittsburgh — Hal Steinbrenner said Wednesday as he saw Aaron Judge enter the historic seasonon his way to the free agent. I have no regrets. " I haven't signed the slugger in the last offseason.
"We made a very good suggestion," said the Yankees Managing General Partner in a Zoom Call. "Of course, it was based on numbers, but in part it was also based on what he meant for the organization. It was a combination of both, and we didn't close the deal. Only. "
Prior to the judge's opening day deadline, the Yankeesoffered the judge an extension offer of $ 213.5 million for seven years.
Since then, bothhave been able to avoid arbitration by reconciling minutes before the trial is set at $ 19 million. The bonus could be $ 19.5 million after the Yankees. Offering $ 17 million, the judge demanded $ 21 million.
"This offseason had less [negotiation] time than usual for lockouts," Steinbrenner said. "I have no regrets. I'll talk to you someday."
Steinbrenner was asked if he thought he needed to increase his offers every time he came back to the table, "it's fictitious." I mentioned it, but I didn't rule it out.
"There are three months left in the season, preferably four months left, and the entire postseason remains," Steinbrenner said. "In the middle of the season. Is it possible? Of course, it is possible. When you reach the bridge, you will cross."
Like Judge, Steinbrenner is about the contract status during the season. He said he wouldn't speak.
"We will not update," Steinbrenner said. "I fully agree with Aaron — and still so — the shape and shape will never be distracting. Our only focus is to win the championship now. That's all you need to worry about. You'll know where you're going in the end. "
The judge entered the match against the pirates on Wednesday with an MLB height of 29 home runs. He claimed to be the central part of the attack that led the Yankees to the start of 58-23.
"Aaron is a great Yankee and he is of great value to the organization," Steinbrenner said. "He's a great leader. Obviously he's been doing very well this year and we're all excited."
Judges follow the World Series on post-season negotiations. When entering the open market for the first time, Steinbrenner said: .. He has great implications for the organization. No one intends to deny it.
He is "optimistic or hopeful" to the team "Is it right?" Steinbrenner said when he signed a long-term contract with the star: But a lot of discussion is needed and I am always happy to speak.
He also defended the team and general manager Brian Cashman's public disclosure of the offer to the judge, admitting that the judge upset him.
"As far as I know, what we have announced is what we have provided," Steinbrenner said. "We knew it would come out anyway. As [Cashman] said, we wanted to be as transparent as possible."
Immediately, Steienbrenner And the Yankees will know how much it will cost to maintain a judge.
"He was astounding," Steinbrenner said. "Not only playing in the field, but also his leadership. He is a confident, talented and believing person. That's what you're seeing this year and we're all excited. I am. "
