By Zach Koons The deadline for New York to lock up its franchise outfielder is rapidly approaching. View the original article to see embedded media. When it comes to landing a big payday from the Yankees, ace Gerrit Cole knows a thing or two. As a result, he’s spoken to star slugger Aaron Judge, who’s seeking to land a hefty extension that will help him avoid arbitration and keep him in pinstripes for the foreseeable future. Cole, who inked a nine-year deal worth $324 million with New York back in 2019, explained Thursday that if the Yankees and managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner really…