owner Hal Steinbrenner is ready to talk contract extension with slugging outfielder . , Steinbrenner on Wednesday said negotiations with Judge's representatives should "happen soon."More from Steinbrenner:"Judge is a very Markus Naslund Men Jersey special player right, and a great Yankee. We will be having conversations, I have no doubt, in the weeks to come."Judge, who is set to be eligible for free agency following the conclusion of the 2022 season, has in the past expre sed a desire to remain with the Yankees long-term, and likewise Steinbrenner and GM Brian Cashman have indicated that working out an extension with Judge is an organizational priority. Given that Judge, like so many players, will be reluctant to have negotiations stretch into the regular season, there's not much Alex Biega Kids Jersey time left to work something out (Opening Day is scheduled for April 7). The will on both sides, however, appears to be there. CBS Sports HQ Newsletter Your Ultimate Guide to Every Day in Sports We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the . J T Miller Kids Jersey Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. This past season Judge put up a .287/.373/.533 batting line with 39 home runs in 148 games. For his career, the three-time All-Star owns an exceptional of 150, and he also grades out as a defensive a set in right field. While Judge will probably always have injury concerns, there's no doubting his MVP upside when healthy. The Yankees originally drafted Judge out of Fresno State with the 32nd overall pick in 2013. Judge turns 30 in late April, which means the first year of his next contract -- whether that be via an extension with the Yankees or a free-agent contract with some other team -- would be his age-31 campaign. The benchmark would probably be the six-year, $150 million deal that signed with the prior to the 2021 season.Speaking of the Yankees spending, Steinbrenner also addre sed that Trevor Linden Kids Jersey matter, in particular with regard to the high payroll investments of the cro stown Mets under Steve Cohen. : "The fact is I can't control what resources the other owners have and what they're going to do with those resources. I make the same commitment every year, my family does, which is to do everything we're able to do to field a championship-caliber team and win a World Series. I Troy Stecher Women Jersey will continue to try and accomplish that."As Lee notes, the Mets are the only team projected to exceed the Yankees' current $255 million luxury-tax payroll. Steinbrenner emphasized that the team's current payroll situation will not influence his willingne s to sign Judge to an extension.