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Maxime Trudeau
2025-10-06 18:30:25
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Nothing's going right in New York these days on the sports front. Yesterday, all three Big Apple clubs in action suffered defeat. We're talking about the Jets and Giants in football, and of course the Yankees in sports.The latter found themselves on the back foot in a heavy defeat and will face elimination at home on Tuesday. The players have to give more, everyone without exception, including Aaron Judge. The New York superstar looks out of place against Vladimir Guerrero Jr, the opposing club's superstar.But if the Yankees are in the playoffs, it's largely thanks to the prowess of number 99. He's potentially heading for a third MVP title in four years, and he's carrying the club on his shoulders.Having said that, we all tend to forget that he started his career late, but Judge will be 34 next April. Like most people, he's not getting any younger, and one day he'll hit the wall. New York has an undeniable duty to maximize the championship window Judge affords them!
The Yankees' season is on the line. So are their chances to maximize peak Aaron Judge. Column: https://t.co/FzML1Tlzpf pic.twitter.com/NBy0ht5ZT8
– Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) October 6, 2025
The window in New York never closes, but Judge's doesLove them or hate them, the Yankees will always be competitive, year after year. They're not afraid to break out the checkbook to attract free agents and even overpay to acquire the big names. Almost every player dreams of sporting the legendary cap once worn by the likes of Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle, to name but a few.
That said, Judge is one of the best athletes in the game right now, and top management has a duty to do everything in its power to win while he provides fans with such great baseball. This is where we see how the loss of Juan Soto to their New York rivals particularly hurts. For one season, he was an incredible 1-2 punch and the two made it to the World Series together! On the other hand, you can't blame Brian Cashman and his crew for not doing everything in their power to retain Soto's services.Another point to consider is the risk of injury. If Judge gets injured, what other player on the team will step up to fill his absence? He is so important to his club that New York almost scrapped its season if the injury that affected him this summer was more serious than expected. The names of Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham were circulating on the transaction market. That says it all!
Rivals wondering why Yankees were shopping Bellinger . Talks with the Mets about Grisham for controllable Baty.
How the Yankees went from contemplating selling to championship contender w/out trading top prospects. Was 2025 one of Cashman's best yet?https://t.co/hZlT4Xa5WX
– Andy Martino (@martinonyc) September 26, 2025
A blend of youth and experienceThe Yankees have some good young players in their line-up and even in their affiliates. Pitcher Cam Schlittler is the new flavor of the month, and he's only 24 years old. Ditto for outfielder Spencer Jones, one of the organization's brightest prospects. On the other side of the spectrum, Gerrit Cole will be 35 in 2026, coming back from major surgery. Giancarlo Stanton will be 36. It will take more than adding veterans like Paul Goldschmidt and his 37 years to enable Judge to win a first World Series.Time is slowly running out in New York.PMLB
Jackson Chourio in the line-up tonight.
Jackson Chourio (hamstring) is in the starting lineup tonight for the Brewers, per Pat Murphy.
– Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) October 6, 2025
Finalists for the Hank Aaron Award.
Announcing your 2025 Hank Aaron Award finalists!
Cast your vote through October 12: https://t.co/9I5bmTmyvI pic.twitter.com/6J6e3JXplq
– MLB (@MLB) October 6, 2025
Shohei Ohtani: Game #5 starter, if needed.
Shohei Ohtani will pitch Game 5, if necessary, and will not be available in relief.
– Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) October 6, 2025
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