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Oct 3, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; The New York Yankees mob right fielder Aaron Judge (99) after his game winning RBI single to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 and clinch a wildcard playoff spot at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 3, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; The New York Yankees mob right fielder Aaron Judge (99) after his game winning RBI single to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 and clinch a wildcard playoff spot at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Yankees are inarguably the most successful franchise in Major League Baseball, there is no question about that. But they have not been the same in the last few years. And given their current roster, the 2022 season is likely to end on the same note for the Yankees.
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Notably, the Yankees have failed to make any notable signing in the 2022 free agency. Instead, they have lost some of the key free agents to their rival teams. However, unlike baseball fans, Yankees manager Aaron Boone believes that they have a better team for the 2022 season.
Despite not making any big signings, the Yankees have performed exceptionally well in the spring training games. And based on that, Boone is confident to have a good roster for the upcoming season.
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Notably, after such a disastrous off-season in 2022, no one is considering the Yankees for the championship in the upcoming season. First, they lost Freddie Freeman to the LA Dodgers, and then they ended up losing Carlos Correa to the Minnesota Twins.
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Oct 5, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) pulls starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox in the American League Wildcard game at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
But even after such a disaster in free agency, the Yankees’ manager is sure to have a great team for the 2022 MLB season. As tweeted by MLB insider Bryan Hoch, Boone said that compared to the last year, the Yankees have a better team right now.
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“I think we’re a better team right now than we were at any point last year. I would say a more complete team. But it’s April 3rd so that’s great and all but we have to do it,” said Aaron Boone.
Aaron Boone: “I think we’re a better team right now than we were at any point last year.”
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) April 3, 2022
Not only this, the Yankees are even struggling to extend their talisman, Aaron Judge, who is in the last year of his contract. As of now, the league games will start on April 7, and if the Yankees do not re-sign Judge before opening day. Then he will also become a free agent at the end of the season.
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Given his leadership skills and playing capabilities, Aaron Judge should be a priority for the Yankees. Do you think he’ll extend his stay in the Bronx?
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