Scott Polacek@@ScottPolacekFeatured Columnist IVOctober 26, 2022
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 23: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees runs in the outfield in the second inning against the Houston Astros in game four of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 23, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)Jamie Squire/Getty Images

If Judge makes his decision based on money, he could end up with the Giants.

The National League West team is prepared to spend whatever it takes to land the New York Yankees star, according to a report.

A person familiar with the team's approach said that Judge is at the top of the list. It will not be because of money.

A lot of that money is going to be spent on it.

The Dodgers are expected to be involved in the pursuit of Judge, and Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said the plan is to make him an offer far above the seven-year, $213.5 million one he turned down.

The Giants may have more than just the financial angle working for them.

Judge's parents and in-laws still live in the Northern California town of Linden, where Judge was born. It's going to be looking good next season for the orange and black if he signs with the Giants.

San Francisco is going to make a big move this year.

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The Dodgers and Padres both made the playoffs this past season and it finished in third place. After winning the World Series in 2010, 2012 and 2014, this is a franchise that competes for titles.

It came very close to making the playoffs last season, but lost in the division series.

He had one of the best seasons in MLB history last year with a.311/.450/.686 slash line, 62 home runs and 131RBI and is still in his prime at 30 years old. He may be trying to win a World Series title in a new league.