“Aaron f***ing Judge. Pay that man!” - New York Yankees fans want Aaron Judge re-signed immediately after he crushes a leadoff home run against the Detroit Tigers
The big #99 has done it again. Aaron Judge didn't wait around today to give the New York Yankees a 1-0 lead over the Detroit Tigers. In the bottom of the first inning at Yankee Stadium, Judge teed up the first offering from Tigers starter Beau Brieske and sent it over the right field wall. It was his 21st home run of the season, putting him five ahead of his only trailer in the entire league, Mookie Betts.
⚖️All Rise for a Leadoff Dinger 👨⚖️ https://t.co/QMvbdVYWO4
"All Rise for a Leadoff Dinger" - @New York Yankees
Fans have already been hailing Judge as the American League's MVP so far. This home run reaffirmed those sentiments, sending Twitter into a flurry of comments commanding the MLB give Judge the trophy early.
New York Yankees fans also began tweeting about Judge, but their comments were generally of a different nature. They're more concerned with keeping Judge in the Bronx. His contract expires at the end of this season, and Judge has already turned down one extension offer. Will Judge come back, or will he walk after this year? Here's how Twitter reacted to the fuss.
New York Yankees fans want Aaron Judge re-signed immediately after he crushes a leadoff home run against the Detroit Tigers
This fan is making himself very clear: He wants Judge re-signed now.
Pay. That. Man. @TheJudge44
"Pay. That. Man. @TheJudge44" - @ JJZOTU$
When Judge turned down Yankees general manager Brian Cashman's huge extension offer in April, the MLB world thought he was crazy. As it turns out, Judge knew his price tag was higher.
Thought Aaron Judge was nuts for turning down that extension. Turns out he's a shrewd businessman and an otherworldly masher.
"Thought Aaron Judge was nuts for turning down that extension. Turns out he's a shrewd businessman and an otherworldly masher." - @ George Campbell
They're giving away Aaron Judge bobbleheads at Yankee Stadium today. Judge picked the perfect time to hit a leadoff home run.
Aaron judge bobble head doll at yankees stadium 🏟 https://t.co/Sp4PXynCUa
"Judge bobble head doll at yankees stadium" - @ RayRock1989
As this fan points out, Judge really has no current competition for American League MVP.
Aaron Judge running away with the MVP.
"Judge running away with the MVP." - @ Angel Gonzalez
Everyone makes mistakes, but this user thinks letting Judge walk would be unforgivable.
If the Yankees don’t pay Aaron Judge it will be the biggest mistake in franchise history.
"If the Yankees don’t pay Aaron Judge it will be the biggest mistake in franchise history." - @ Mac
Summon the naysayers. This user thinks Judge wouldn't hit nearly as many home runs if he didn't play half of his games at Yankee Stadium.
I wanna give Aaron judge credit for being on pace for 65 home runs but how much credit can a guy who half of his HRs would maybe be doubles or pop ups at any other stadium really get.
"I wanna give judge credit for being on pace for 65 home runs but how much credit can a guy who half of his HRs would maybe be doubles or pop ups at any other stadium really get." - @ Dillon Mohr
This fan is commanding Brian Cashman to re-sign Judge.
Aaron fucking Judge. Pay that man!!!!
"Aaron f***ing Judge. Pay that man!!!!" - @ Ryan Flan
As this user points out, Judge is making history. He's just the fourth player in New York Yankees history to hit 20 home runs in a 38-game span.
Aaron Judge making history and joining the company of some #Yankees all-time greats #RepBX https://t.co/RSupX8N7QV
"Aaron Judge making history and joining the company of some #Yankees all-time greats" - @ Elz n' Kelz
At this rate, Judge looks like he'll easily hit over 55 home runs this season.