Rizzo and his dog text convinced judge to re-sign
NEW YORK — Aaron Judge is a lifelong Yankee, and Anthony Rizzo’s aggressive texting campaign may be the club’s secret weapon.
Judge will be on NBC’s “Jimmy Tonight” on Monday The Show” detailed how Rizzo touched his heartstrings during the slugger’s free agency by sending daily text messages, including snapshots of their dachshund roaming the Yankee Stadium outfield together.
“He was a big part,” Judge said of Rizzo said. “He’s also a free agent; he opted out, but he canceled his contract [in November] and said, ‘Now we have to lock you up. ” He calls me every day. He texts me every day. He works so hard.
