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“Aaron Judge has some gall” – NY radio host goes scorched earth on Yankees captain amid rift with Bronx Bombers higher-ups

Sal Licata backed the reported frustration inside the New York Yankees' front office over Aaron Judge. He told listeners it was "good for the New York Yankees" to take issue with their captain.

By Safeer M S · Sportskeeda

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 11:11 PM

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Radio host Sal Licata backed Yankees executives' frustration with Aaron Judge over his comments regarding team payroll.
The rift follows reports that team officials were annoyed after Judge suggested New York could spend more money.
Licata argued the Yankees already spend heavily, maintaining a payroll surpassing $300 million and re-signing Cody Bellinger.

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New York radio host Sal Licata strongly criticized Aaron Judge following reports that Yankees front office executives were annoyed by their captain's comments on team spending. Licata argued on his show that the organization was right to push back publicly against Judge, questioning whether the team's highest-paid player had any ground to complain given New York's payroll exceeding $300 million.

Licata pointed out that the Yankees addressed roster needs by retaining Cody Bellinger after Juan Soto departed. He also contrasted the Yankees with the pennant-winning Milwaukee Brewers, claiming New York carries too many players focused on personal statistics rather than winning games.

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