There are phases of struggle when every effort fails to get a positive return. Similarly, the New York Yankees are going through such with seven losses in their last ten games, which have put them 10.5 games behind the Rays in the AL East. Moreover, the Pinstripes have faced a clean sweep in the latest series from their arch-rivals Boston Red Sox.?Given it’s their third straight series loss in Aaron Judge’s absence, a question arose: are they incomplete without Judge?

It seems the Yankees players do not think so. Recently, Anthony Rizzo answered this question, which also received reactions from the fans. They also joined in the conversation with their thoughts on the same!

Anthony Rizzo is against the ‘Without Judge’ narrative!

Aaron Judge has been a critical part of all the wins this season. Everyone has equated his presence on the New York Yankees squad with the wins. Now, when the team struggles to get enough wins since his injury, there is a perception that the Yankees are nothing ‘without Judge.’ But Anthony Rizzo does not think so and has termed it unfair.

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Bryan Hoch, quoting Rizzo, shared his entire take on Twitter. It read, ” There’s 30 teams in baseball right now that don’t have Aaron Judge. I don’t think it’s different for any other team. … I know the narrative is ‘Without Judge,’ but I don’t think that’s fair to put on him or anyone on this team.”

The latest comments have come up amidst the Yankees’ struggles since Judge’s injury. But fans are unhappy with it and have shared their objections while reacting to the claim.

Fans demand more from Rizzo to prove his claim!

Fans have agreed partially with Rizzo’s comments about Judge’s absence. But are not satisfied with his effort in the last few weeks and want him to score more to prove his claims true. Others have called that they cannot compare the Yankees with the rest and have to maintain the difference in every circumstance.

Here are a few more reactions on the same!

Many fans asked Rizzo to perform on the field to prove everyone wrong.

https://twitter.com/Gavin_WX/status/1670617723733172224?s=20

Most fans are against the claim that the team is good without Judge, because of poor performances from almost all players, including Rizzo. They also want the entire team to step up the game. It will be interesting to see how the Yankees will change this situation. A lot of it will depend upon the Rizzo. Will he be able to change it? What are your thoughts on this? Let us know about the comments now!

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