Aaron Judge Credits Wife in New Yankees Contract

Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees star, credited his wife, Samantha Bracksieck, for her pivotal role in negotiating his nine-year, $360 million contract with the Yankees in 2022. In podcasts and interviews, Judge described how his wife's encouragement led him to reach out to Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner to secure the deal and even become the next Yankees captain, a prestigious position. The couple's late-night discussions and Bracksieck's support highlighted their collaborative decision-making process during the contract negotiations, emphasizing the significance of her influence on Judge's career milestones and choices.