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Aaron Judge's free agency: How a small inner circle and a 3 a.m.
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Yankees, Giants wait for Aaron Judge's free-agency decision
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The Yankees have pole position in the race for Aaron Judge
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Aaron Judge: New York Yankees Rookie Is Changing Baseball
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Will Aaron Judge Get His $300 Million Deal?
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Examining the state of the Yankees as new season gets under way
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Aaron Judge May Have Played Final Game with New York Yankees
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Yankees overcome Ohtani's 2 HRs, slug past Angels 11-5
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Steinbrenner staying tight-lipped about Aaron Judge contract
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Aaron Judge and the Yankees Agree on Nine-Year, $360 Million