by Tampa, Fla. – Aaron Judge naturally maintains Juan Soto’s conclusion that the New York Mets have a better chance to win World Series titles than the Yankees.
Soto left the Yankees as a free agent in December for a record of $ 765 million, 15-year contract with the METS, which was rejected by $ 760 million from $ 760 million.
“That is his opinion. He can say what he wants. I absolutely disagree with him, “said Judge, the leader of Yankees, Monday after the first full training of his team this year. “He will be in a great place. It will be great to have him in the city. We are going to fight back and forth for a number of years. “
Judge hit Soto in third place last year and called him “one of a kind” and “a special player.” Because Soto changed his telephone number, Judge could not contact Soto after the decision.
“It wasn’t that surprised by it. I think he was where he wanted to be. I think that is the best for him and his family, “said Judge. “He got a pretty nice deal there. I mean, you can’t say no to that. But I’m happy for you. “
Judge, who will be 33 on April 26, won his second Al MVP price in three years after leading the major competitions last season with 58 Homers, 144 RBIs and 133 walks. He hit .322 when the Yankees reached the World Series for the first time since 2009, only to lose from the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games.
“The dance is going and then definitely losing it is certainly a lot worse than not even coming in,” said Judge. “So guys are motivated. Guys are ready to go. “
Judge dropped the routine from Tommy Edman to the center in World Series Game 5 for his first mistake of the year when the Yankees blew a 5-0 lead and were eliminated with a loss of 7-6. Dodgers -World Joe Kelly said his team had expected Yankees’s defensive mistakes.
“We have heard that, but there is nothing you can do, except that you have to beat them,” said Judge. “They won. They can say what they want. So if you don’t like it, you have to play better. “
Judge will probably play mainly on the right field after the takeover of Cody Bellinger in a trade outside of season with the Chicago Cubs. Judge was usually in the middle last year.
The judge’s wife, Samantha Bracksieck, gave birth to the first child of the couple, Nora Rose Judge, on January 27.
“Getting the chance to grow up and see me what I love, if I can inspire her by playing this game to do something special, that’s pretty cool,” Judge said.
“I am getting older,” he added. “I don’t want to be the old man here in a few years, so I have to stay up to date with my game. So she will definitely motivate me, keep me sharp. And it will be a nice few years, that’s for sure. “
Jasson Domínguez arrived to find his safe between that of Judge and Bellinger.
“I was a bit surprised,” said the 22-year-old Rookie. “But I think it’s a good thing to be in that group and to be able to learn from them.”
Domínguez struggled during 13 left field performances with the Yankees when he returned from Tommy John Surgery at the end of last season. Before reporting to the Major League camp, he had worked on the defense routes of the left field on the Minor League complex.
“The pressure is there, but I feel it is a good thing to have,” said Domínguez. “It’s motivation to get better, to be the player who expects me to be.”
A Switch-Hitter, Domínguez, hit .109 Law-handed (2 for 19) and .216 left-handed (8 for 37) with the Yankees last season. He housed on Monday against left -handed Carlos Rodón on Monday.
“He is very young and he is not really experienced,” said Aaron Boone manager. “Over time, I think he will become a real factor from both sides of the plate.”
