Steinbrenner didn’t waste any time when broached on the topic of the young behemoth known to Yankees fans as Aaron Judge. “He’s got some work to do — he knows that,” Steinbrenner said of Judge, who struggled mightily after being called up to the Majors in early August.
“We’re going to figure out exactly what we think is wrong. My expectations are he’s going to be my starting right fielder this year. That’s a big deal and a big opportunity. I know he’s going to make the most of it.”
In no uncertain terms, George’s son is willing to stick his neck out for the 24-year-old talented, albeit flawed right fielder, but that good favor won’t last long if Judge’s stats don’t improve from a year ago (.