TAMPA a Look at Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton from a distance. They could pass for musclebound twins. Now, walk closer. Subtle differences appear. At 6-foot-7, Judge is a maybe an inch taller. Stanton, at about 245 pounds, is more svelte.
Judge and Stanton will carry twinlike expectations into this season. Both are early American League MVP favorites. Both are capable of slugging 50 home runs a a total that would actually be lower than their respective 2017 outputs. Both will be in the heart of the Yankees' lineup on Opening Day.