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Yankees: 3 backup plans if Aaron Judge signs with the Giants

By Tim Boyle

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 22: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees runs onto the field prior to game three of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium on October 22, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 22: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees runs onto the field prior to game three of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium on October 22, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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New York Yankees backup plan if Aaron Judge signs with the San Francisco Giants
The New York Yankees should consider trading for a player in addition to signing someone if Aaron Judge signs with the San Francisco Giants. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

Yankees backup plans if Aaron Judge leaves: Trade for one of these outfielders and sign someone

In addition to maybe signing one of the names previously mentioned, there are a bunch of outfielders we can expect to be on the move this offseason via trade. One of the more intriguing is Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Hunter Renfroe. While not nearly as powerful as Judge, he has averaged 36 home runs per 162 games in his career.

Renfroe has bounced around with three different teams in three seasons. He’s a lifetime .240/.300/.490 hitter. The pop is definitely there. Other parts of his game make him less desirable.

An outfielder Yankees fans have had their eyes on for years is Bryan Reynolds of the Pittsburgh Pirates. It would cost a much larger ransom to take him away from Pittsburgh. It’s never easy to tell what they would desire in a deal. We’d have to expect controllable young arms would be at the top of the list.

The Yankees should also make it known that Gleyber Torres is up for sale. Perhaps a dream trade could be one with the Chicago White Sox for one of their young outfielders. Eloy Jimenez, Luis Robert, Oscar Colas, and Andrew Vaughn are all capable of hitting for big-league power. They’re young, too. They have had a hole at second base for a few years. It’s the kind of trade that makes sense for both teams to an extent. Would either side be willing to bite the bullet if it goes completely wrong?

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