Hal Steinbrenner, the owner of the Yankees, says he won't spend money to keep up with the Mets because he is excited to have two competitive teams in New York. (0:42)
Cashman said Saturday that Judge will soon get an offer for a long-term contract extension.
Cashman said that he would make an offer between now and opening day, and that he would either get a multiyear deal or not. We will make an offer and hear what he has to say in response, and then it will be penciled down before opening day.
The Yankees will play the Red Sox at home on April 7.
Judge does not want to negotiate an extension during the regular season. The outfielder is eligible to become a free agent after the World Series.
The Yankees and Judge have failed to reach a deal, which could result in the sides heading into the season with no agreement. He asked for a raise from $10,175,000 to $21 million, and the Yankees offered $17 million.
Cashman said that their position has always been that they only end up in a hearing if they are dragged there. We are not afraid of going. Our history shows that we stay out of that arena if we have to. We will see how it all plays out.
Judge hit 39 homers and 98 runs last season.
The possibility of a Gardner?
Cashman has been in contact with the agent for the former Yankees outfielder, who is a free agent, since spring training started.
Cashman said that they are focused on what they have.
In 140 games last season, he hit.222 with a.327 on-base percentage.
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