Relative of Yankees legend discounts latest Aaron Judge ‘rumor’

Could Aaron Judge leave the New York Yankees? The nephew of legend Paul O’Neill thinks otherwise, despite a supposed ‘rumor’.

Aaron Judge has long been linked with the San Francisco Giants. But, despite nearing his free agency, Judge remains in the midst of New York’s postseason run. It would be a surprise for any ‘real’ news to leak about his free agency mindset right now.

Yet, that hasn’t stopped pundits from guessing.

Per a Giants ‘inside source’, Judge is very likely to sign with the Giants. But…not sure we can trust the messenger in this case.

Larry, are you sure you want to do this?

In a random set of circumstances, the nephew of Yankees legend Paul O’Neill stepped in to put this so-called report to rest.

I’d trust Michael’s source on this one.

MLB rumors: Will Aaron Judge leave Yankees for Giants?

Aaron Judge could leave the Yankees, yes. It would be perhaps Brian Cashman’s worst loss as general manager, as he bet against Judge before the start of the regular season. At the time, Cashman’s offer was deemed a fair one, but then Judge put up a historic 62-home run campaign. Now who’s laughing?

Judge played his way into a likely $300 million contract. He is the face of the Yankees, and it would be strange to see him play for another team. Yet, we’re just a season removed from Freddie Freeman leaving the Braves. Albert Pujols left the Cardinals for the Angels. It happens.

San Francisco is home for Judge — he grew up in northern California, watching Barry Bonds make history (arguably illegally). For Judge, Bonds owns the real home run record. Going home to the Bay area would be a good financial and PR play.

As for Cashman and the Yanks, any result besides a Judge long-term contract would be an abject disaster. Let’s hope O’Neill is right in this case.