New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge grabbed the limelight at the recently concluded All-Star event held at Globe Field in Texas. The reporters rushed to him as soon as the media activity kicked off on Tuesday. On the red carpet as well, Judge slayed with his wife Samantha and his parents.
Meanwhile, besides expressing gratitude for being selected for the All-Star roster, the New York Yankees captain also addressed his team’s shambolic stretch and overall roster shortcomings. Moreover, with the trade deadline approaching, Aaron Judge weighed his thoughts and expectations from the front office as they sorted out options to bolster the roster for the second half.
Aaron Judge Reveals Yankees Trade Plans Ahead Of August 1 Deadline!
The New York Yankees entered the All-Star break with a 58-40 record and a 6-16 losing streak. They lost the physiological advantage they had by being the first team to win 50 games this season after losing seven series on the trot. However, the franchise is somehow confident of a second-half resurgence as they still are seated just one game behind the Orioles in the AL-East standings. Moreover, with the August 1 trade deadline approaching, the front office is also working day and night to sort out ideal and reasonable options. Meanwhile, at the All-Star game, Yankees captain Aaron Judge was asked to reveal his expectations from the front office related to the trade deadline.
Aaron Judge started by saying that the New York Yankees have a reputation and they will always strive to put the team in the best position possible. Moreover, Judge expects the front office to adopt an aggressive approach as well to fill out the roster holes with external reinforcement. However, at the same time, while Judge is open to getting all the help he can get from outside the organization, the captain is fairly happy and satisfied with the current group of people available at his helm. “But we got a great group so far, and we’ll take any help we can get,” Judge said at the All-Star interview. It’s important to note that the Yanks are eyeing infield and bullpen reinforcements at the trade deadline, as those areas have been a burden on the team for the entire season. Hence, a few external upgrades could do wonders.
Juan Soto Keeps His Promise To Judge At The All-Star Game!
New York Yankees powerhouse duo Aaron Judge and Juan Soto featured in the All-Star game as starting outfielders. They were up against National League starting pitcher Paul Skenes, and Soto made a promise to Judge ahead of the game to get him on base to face Skenes in what could be a matchup of ages.
And interestingly, Juan Soto kept his promise as he walked in the bottom of the first innings to pave the way for Aaron Judge to take stride against Skenes. While Judge didn’t succeed in doing any damage, the duo’s brotherhood at the All-Star game was adorable and heartwarming. They undoubtedly owned the All-Star stage with their presence.
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