CLEARWATER, Fla. — Forget five pitchers fighting for two rotation jobs. The right-field competition between Aaron Judge and Aaron Hicks has turned into the hottest battle in Yankees camp that may not be decided much before the April 2 opener.
After Hal Steinbrenner anointed Judge “my starting right fielder” in the offseason, many believed Hicks was going to be the fourth outfielder for the second consecutive season.
“My expectations are [Judge is] going to be my starting right fielder this year,” Steinbrenner said. “That’s a big deal and a big opportunity. I know he’s going to make the most of it.