New York Yankees fans convinced Aaron Judge's home run celebration clearest signal yet that he will remain a Yankee next season

New York Yankees fans believe that superstar Aaron Judge just sent the strongest hint that he may remain with the team next season.

There has been speculation all season regarding Judge's contract and whether he will stay in New York. Judge is the frontrunner for the American League MVP. Obviously, there is heavy interest from several MLB teams for the soon-to-be free agent.

Judge hit a crucial home run in the winner-takes-all game five against the Cleveland Guardians. His solo shot extended the Yankees' lead to 4-0 and put them on their way to a vital 5-1 victory.

The most exciting moment of the evening may have come when he reached the dugout. He looked into the camera and kissed the Yankees logo, much to the delight of Yankees fans all over the world.

Kissing the team's logo is a common practice in soccer leagues around the globe, especially in Europe. It shows commitment and loyalty to the team.

Fans are convinced it was a message from Judge that he will be a Yankee next season.

Judge is in a great position to negotiate with the Yankees organization as he holds a great deal of leverage due to the phenomenal season he has had. Judge led MLB in several categories, including home runs, runs, RBIs, OBP, slugging, and OPS.

He also broke a cherished age-old MLB record that stood for 61 years, Roger Maris' 61 home runs in 1961.

Judge overtook Maris' single-season home run American League record by hitting 62.

After a record-setting year, Aaron Judge will become a free agent at the end of the season

Aaron Judge hits a home run in game five of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium

The Yankees were unable to close a deal with Judge at the beginning of the season. Many fans believed that Brian Cashman and Hal Steinbrenner's offers were too low for a player of Judge's caliber. The decision to play hard-ball with Judge's contract may now come back to hurt the organization.

The New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, and Los Angeles Dodgers are all rumored to be interested in Aaron Judge.

Aaron Judge, however, seems keen to remain a Yankee.

After the season he just had, the Yankees would be crazy to let him go. The organization needs to find a compromise and ensure Judge remains, even if that means the largest contract in baseball history.

The Yankees' deep playoff run will only add to Judge's desire to stay. New York is a great city, especially when you are winning.