Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees captain, had a tough week. He went through some serious yet baseless allegations which threatened to tarnish his reputation and cast a shadow over his accomplishments. It all started on Monday when the four-game series between the Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays kicked off. Judge stepped on the plate in a comfortable position as his team had 6 run lead on board.
However, a questionable strike call led to the ejection of Yankees manager Aaron Boone. The team was not happy with the plate umpire’s decision and constantly taunted him from the dugout. This chirping irked the captain, Aaron Judge, who did not approve of the team’s tactics. He wanted to know which players were involved in the act, so he took a quick glance at the dugout to learn the same. Little did he know, the glance would invite an unwanted storm that would later taint his image as a respected baseball player.
Aaron Judge Takes An Indirect Jibe At Blue Jays After A Thumping Series Win
A quick glance at the Yankees dugout landed Aaron Judge in a huge controversy. The Blue Jays broadcasters and management accused the slugger of cheating by making an attempt to steal signs from the base coach. With no proof, no ground, and no substance whatsoever, the Jays continued spreading the narrative against Judge to rattle the Yankee’s concentration. However, they chose the wrong player to mess with. Aaron, the reigning AL-MVP, has developed a strong dedication to his craft over the years. A baseless cheating allegation was not enough to break his spirits. The slugger recorded back-to-back multi-homer games against the Jays to seal the series 3-1.
After the remarkable win, Aaron Judge destroyed the Blue Jays in the post-game presser. The captain took a stand for his team and said they devote their entire focus to the things they can control within the field line. Further, referring to the cheating allegations, Judge lauded his teammates for not letting the outside noise and distractions mess with their heads. The captain added their job was to go out there can take care of the business, which was to win the series. And he is happy that the team was able to achieve that. Overall, Aaron looked quite pleased with the team’s performance and avoided any direct questions about the cheating controversy. He and the team seem to have already moved on.
Judge Upset Over The Whole Cheating Fiasco
A day after the whole cheating controversy erupted, Aaron Judge addressed the issue and said he feels upset over the things that are being said about him. But it’s something beyond his control. Hence, he is focused on doing what he does best, which is to score runs for his team. And he delivered on the promise. In the rubber game, Judge smashed a home run to guide his team to a cruising victory. After all, the reigning AL-MVP had the last laugh and also gained a few crucial points for his team.
Overall, the entire controversy was perpetuated for the sole reason of tarnishing Aaron Judge’s image and breaking the Yankees’ spirits. It’s a sort of mind game the Blue Jays thought would help them gain some advantage in the matchup. However, Aaron Judge and Co. tackled the whole thing with utmost maturity and ensured the team stayed largely unaffected.
