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Judge Needs Protection: Yankees' Roster Woes
1 Jan
Summary
- Cody Bellinger is eyed as the ideal player to bat behind Aaron Judge.
- Ben Rice is currently batting behind Aaron Judge, but may not be sufficient.
- Analysts urge the Yankees to acquire a significant hitter to support Judge.
The New York Yankees are under scrutiny for their apparent lack of urgency in bolstering their lineup around star slugger Aaron Judge. With Judge being a perennial MVP candidate, the team's strategy of having a less proven hitter like Ben Rice batting behind him is being questioned.
MLB Network Radio's Dani Wexelman has openly advocated for the Yankees to pursue free agent Cody Bellinger. Wexelman highlighted Bellinger's past performance at Yankee Stadium and his potential to provide essential protection for Judge, along with his versatility on both infield and outfield.
Similarly, online analyst Jomboy has urged the Yankees organization to "go nuts" in the free-agent market, emphasizing the team's vulnerability if Judge were to miss time. He critiqued the team's reliance on a revolving door of less impactful hitters batting behind Judge, contrasting it with the potential of acquiring a player of Soto's caliber.
