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To say that the hot stove has been slow to catch fire would be an apt assessment. To date, only 10 of our top 50 free agents have signed, setting the stage for an active winter meetings season that begin on Sunday in San Diego.
While the list of available star players is lengthy, there’s one big domino that everyone is waiting to see fall: Aaron Judge. The reigning American League MVP is due for a potentially record-breaking contract after a historic season in which he led the majors in nearly every offensive category. The Yankees have already reportedly offered Judge an eight-year deal worth around $300 million, which averages out to $37.5 million per year and would surpass the top average annual salary for a position player (a title that currently belongs to Mike Trout at $35.5 million).
