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NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 02: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees heads for the dugout as a rain delay before the start of the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers on August 2, 2017 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 02: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees heads for the dugout as a rain delay before the start of the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers on August 2, 2017 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Aaron Judge has had an extremely eventful off-season with his free agency taking place. The New York Yankees star signed a new long-term contract to stay in the Bronx. The Yankees also named him the team captain after signing his new deal. Judge has taken his new role seriously. He has been interacting with the team’s minor-league prospects and attended Spring Training early.
But the Yankee’s star outfielder will learn some new things in training this year. According to the latest reports, Judge might play in a completely new position for parts of the season. This will help the Yankees cover up a major weakness and play Giancarlo Stanton in the right field.
The New York Yankees are considering using Aaron Judge in the left field
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Aaron Judge reported to Spring Training early this year, showing his commitment to the Yankees. The latest reports suggest that he may be playing a new position this year. Talkin’ Yanks reported the Yankees may play Judge in left field for parts of the season. He has never played in left field during his MLB career. But the move would allow his teammate, Giancarlo Stanton, to play in the right field. Talkin’ Yanks reported the news via Twitter.
The Yankees are considering putting Aaron Judge in left field many times this season so Giancarlo Stanton can play right field, per @Joelsherman1
Judge has never played left field in his MLB career pic.twitter.com/tHDev6i2Lh
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) February 20, 2023
In a Tweet, they said, “The Yankees are considering putting Aaron Judge in left field many times this season so Giancarlo Stanton can play right field, per @Joelsherman1”. They also stated, “Judge has never played left field in his MLB career”. This will be a transition for Judge as he has not played the position before. But the Yankees are weak in the left field position and if Judge can play there, it may help fix that.
Fans have reacted to the news as well and most seem happy with it. Some stated that they were happy with this move and were waiting for it to happen. Others questioned the decision and stated that the Yankees should just sign a better left fielder than those they have.
The guy can play anywhere. No problem
— TedCruzSucks (@GaryDuf18798423) February 21, 2023
Finally! I’ve been begging for this ever since Stanton arrived. Judge can play any OF spot. Honestly Stanton can too, they just don’t want him covering as much ground. To me it’s always been simple: play Judge in the bigger outfield. LF at the Stadium, RF Fenway, LF Camden, etc.
— Boo(ne) (@csbal13) February 20, 2023
I’d very much like this move
— Addison (@YankeeWRLD) February 20, 2023
I like this. Judge can play anywhere in the OF, Stanton at RF makes the most sense and he’s proven to swing better when on the field from an eye view of the game. With Bader at CF and his speed, we got a solid OF with red light arms
— Enoc Sanchez 🇩🇴 (@enoc_sanchez64) February 21, 2023
They gotta stop with this.
Just get another LF. Anybody. Doesn't matter who. Or make Stanton the permanent LF or something, idk.
Can't keep shifting our Captain around like a utility player. Have the Yankees forgotten how important consistency can be to a players performance?
— QuickLime (@TylerSoulier) February 20, 2023
I know it’s not the biggest deal in the world but I do feel like since he’s our best player he should just play his position he should have to switch. How Cashman gets to spend all this money and can’t figure LF is wild.
— Niko Siano (@nikosiano98) February 20, 2023
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It will be interesting to see how Judge performs in this new role and how often the Yankees play him there. But one thing is for certain, he wants to win a World Series with the team.
Judge wants to win with the New York Yankees
Throughout this off-season, Aaron Judge has stated his intent to win a World Series with the New York Yankees. Furthermore, he has shown his commitment and drive to achieve this goal with his actions. He showed up early for Spring Training and is going to play an unfamiliar position to make his team better.
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The Yankees have made some big moves this off-season in order to chase their first World Series since 2009. What do you think of the fact that Aaron Judge might play a new position this year? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.
