Fans wear ‘Arson Judge’ jerseys to Yankees-Giants game
Aug 23, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) runs to first base after hitting a single against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
The Arson Judge jokes continue to live on.
Aaron Judge signed a 9-year deal over the offseason to remain with the New York Yankees. The contract with the Yankees came after he flirted with the San Francisco Giants in free agency.
In fact, MLB reporter Jon Heyman had fans going crazy when he tweeted on December 6 that Judge appeared to be headed to sign with the Giants. A meme developed though because Heyman tweeted a typo that said “Arson Judge.”
Shoutout our secret weapon, Arson Judge.
Thanks @JonHeyman pic.twitter.com/yq7RQfMhzy
— LOLKNBRHosts (@LOLKNBRHosts) March 30, 2023
The joke stuck with some fans.
Two different fans wore custom “Arson Judge” No. 99 jerseys to the Opening Day game on Thursday between the Giants and Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
Judge has stopped by the Hardrock
…..Arson Judge that is!!! pic.twitter.com/xICm6rUGgz
— The Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata Show (@BTandSal) March 30, 2023
Spotted a San Francisco Giants fan with an Arson Judge jersey 😂 @TalkinYanks. pic.twitter.com/qCI0nmNZgM
— Seán Hartnett (@SeanLikesSports) March 30, 2023
As if losing Judge to the Yankees after being teased that he was headed to the Giants wasn’t tough enough for San Francisco fans, the slugger hit a home run in his first at-bat of the season to give the Yankees a 1-0 lead.
That's No. 1 for The Captain! #OpeningDay pic.twitter.com/qa0Te4dc3s
— MLB (@MLB) March 30, 2023
He’s just rubbing it in.
