World Awaits Judge’s Decision

12/07/2022 World Awaits Judge’s Decision

By: Jeff Yoder

Free Agent Moves, Draft Lottery & More, But Everyone is Waiting on Aaron Judge

A busy day in December baseball news saw more free agents sign on the dotted line, and the 2023 MLB Draft order was made official. The Cubs were the busiest club with two big additions, and the Pirates got the No. 1 pick in the draft. But everyone is still waiting on the biggest decision of the offseason — Aaron Judge. The Yankees and Giants reportedly have competing bids on the table. Will today be the day?

 

MLB Free-Agent Tracker

P Taijuan Walker (Phillies): 4 Years, $72 Million

P Jameson Taillon (Cubs): 4 Years, $68 Million

OF Cody Bellinger (Cubs): 1 Year, $17.5 Million

OF Mitch Haniger (Giants): 3 Years, $43.5 Million

 

2023 MLB Draft Lottery

1. Pirates

2. Nationals

3. Tigers

4. Rangers

5. Twins

Full MLB Draft Order

 

Additional Storylines

USA Today: Aaron Judge’s Decision Getting Close as Yankees & Giants Anxiously Await

CBS Sports: Pirates Get No. 1 Pick in 2023 Draft; Nationals, Tigers, Rangers, Twins Follow Up

 

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