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Yankees superstar Aaron Judge could be set for a baseline deal of at least $300million this winter after an outstanding season, according to a report.
After completing a historic season, the 30-year-old will enter free agency this winter and is set to become the offseason most sought-after free agent.
This season Judge has increased his value to the Yankees roster and has other teams clamoring after him, meaning he is sure to be in for a lucrative payday.
Yankees star Aaron Judge could be set for a baseline deal of at least $300million this winter
The slugger's incredible season has increased his value to manager Aaron Boone's roster
A deal for the star slugger 'will most certainly clear $300m' and may even edge closer to the $400m mark, according to a report by the New York Post.
According to the report, the general consensus was that the baseline figure Judge could see dangled in front of him is $300m but some executives and agents have predicted that it could rise even higher.
'He certainly will clear $300 million. But is he closer to $400 million than $300 million? Maybe,' one rival executive says. 'He's that important to the wealthiest team.'
They also suggested that the Yankees could be in with a shot of tying Judge down if they come close to the magic figure.
An executive claimed a deal for judge will exceed $300m and could near the $400m mark
'If the Yankees get within striking distance, I hope he stays,' the executive added. 'If the Giants are at $370 million and the Yankees $330 million, he'd be crazy to leave the Yankees.'
Meanwhile, one agent floated around a minimum figure of $350million and a maximum of a massive $400m.
Another was slightly more reserved suggesting around $315m to $360m, while
