TAMPA – Judge Aaron thought the postseason wasn't feeling bad.
The Yankees then reached the World Series in 2024, using fuel for the terrifying 2023 season.
It took a step forward, not a good emotional department.
“To lose it after you reach the dance is definitely much worse than not even going in,” the judge said Monday after his first full-squad training at Steinbrenner Field. “So people are ready to go back to work and bring us back to where we are and rewrite the script.
“You get the chance to gnaw that last piece and try to get closer to the championship. I think it really drives the hunger and passion of a man,” the World Series.
There have been a lot of changes since the Yankees last won the field. Juan Soto is gone. Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt, Max Fried and Devin Williams are here. The judge is currently a two-time AL MVP and father.
However, the ultimate goal remains the same for the Yankees captain. The Yankees praised the new look roster in their offseason acquisition, and younger players took another step.
They must team up with judges last year to team up with judges to bring together one of the most dominant regular seasons in any duo.
Judge – The judge who hit .322 with 58 home runs and 1.159 OPS is happy with Soto saying he's “not too surprised” after Soto signed a $765 million deal with the Mets He insisted.
However, he had one bone to choose with Soto.
“That's his opinion. He can say what he wants,” the judge said. “I definitely don't agree with him, but I wasn't too surprised by it. I think that's where he wanted, it's the best place for him and his family. He You can't say no to it because you did a pretty good deal there.”
Soto said no to a $760 million offer from the Yankees.
“Two guys who were former MVPs, who still want to improve,” the judge said. “They're going to add this different dynamic to this team. When those guys bat in the middle of an order, it really lengthens our entire lineup.”
As to where the judges land in that order? He told Boone he wanted to continue to hit third place, like he was behind Soto last season, but the manager showed that he was leaning towards second-highest batting judge.
Ultimately, the judge said if the Yankees give him the best lineup, they'll hit wherever the Yankees want him.
And although the judge lacked motivation, given how last season ended, the 32-year-old said he and his wife Sam welcomed a baby girl named Nora. He said he won more when he became father in January.
“I play in this town, I play for the fans, I play for the family,” the judge said. “But now I have a little girl and have the opportunity to grow her and do what I love.
“It's more motivating. I don't want her to think of her dad – I'm getting older, I don't want to be an old man here for the last few years. So I'm on my game I have to stay. She definitely motivates me and puts my toes on. It's going to be a fun year, that's certainly true.”
