The New York Yankees are reportedly expecting the San Francisco Giants to be their primary competitor for superstar slugger Aaron Judge when he hits the free-agent market this winter.

When the Yankees and Judge could not agree to a contract extension ahead of the 2022 season, some rival teams around MLB were surely licking their chops in excitement for the opportunity to sway the talented outfielder to their town.

The most likely result of this situation would be a Judge returning to the Bronx in 2023. However, with the team off to a torrid start and Judge having an MVP caliber season, organizations around the league are likely even more willing to mortgage everything to land the 30-year-old powerhouse.

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One team the Yankees seem to be most concerned about is the San Francisco Giants. On a Wednesday edition of “The Show: A NY Post podcast with Joel Sherman & Jon Heyman,” MLB insider Jon Heyman revealed that New York views the Giants as the team to beat in the fight for Judge in free agency.