Even though the Yankees did not win anything this season, Judge’s dominant performance put a smile on the Yankees’ fans’ faces. Notably, Judge had an incredible season this year. But it is also no secret that Aaron Judge could not perform to his potential in the postseason.
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What was more surprising was that the same Yankees fans who cheered Judge for his historic regular season, booed him for his fiasco in the postseason. And surprisingly, he also became a topic of debate in the rival team’s clubhouse.
Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly left surprised when the Yankees fans booed Aaron Judge
Imagine putting out your best performance for your team in almost every single game and then getting booed if fail to perform in a few games. Yes! That was the case for the Yankees slugger, Aaron Judge, during the ALCS against the Houston Astros, in the Yankee Stadium.
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Sep 21, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge (99) rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run against the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Per Erik Boland of Newsday Sports, the Astros closer, Ryan Pressly, confirmed when Judge got booed in Yankee Stadium; it became a bullpen topic for the Astros. Even Pressly was surprised when the Yankees booed Judge in the ALCS.
Astros closer Ryan Pressly said Judge getting booed at home in the ALCS was a bullpen topic during those games in NY. "I don't understand why you would boo a guy that has given you nothing but joy, especially this year…I was pretty surprised to hear him get booed out there."
— Erik Boland (@eboland11) October 27, 2022
“I don’t understand why you would boo a guy that has given you nothing but joy, especially this year… I was pretty surprised to hear him get booed out there,” the Astros pitcher said.
Will Judge continue to stay in the Bronx?
It is no secret that Aaron Judge is just weeks away from becoming a free agent in Major League Baseball. Having been playing for the Pinstripes for the last six years, Judge will enter his free agency for the first time.
Although the Yankees offered him a new long-term contract earlier this year, Judge rejected it with grace. And now, when he is about to become a free agent, several teams will be after the MVP favorite to get his signature.
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Do you think Judge will extend his stay in the Bronx?
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