The New York Yankees reached out to Aaron Judge for his input on trading for Giancarlo Stanton before fully agreeing upon the deal.

Judge emerged as a leader of the Yankees last season despite being just 25.

Brian Cashman told Judge, “Hey, my job as general manager is to constantly look at every opportunity that may present itself, and this is one that is staring me in the face here that I have some interest in. I want to get your feedback on it, and just how it could fit between DH, right field and left field and the cast of characters we have.”

Judge was said to be "pumped" to have Stanton join him in the Yankees' lineup.