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Originally Posted by packs
I agree. There was just no way the Yankees could let him walk no matter the cost. The number 99 in pinstripes has become an iconic jersey and if Judge had left, who would be "the guy" after him? There isn't one and ever since Ruth there's always been "the Yankee" even during the lean times when it was Bobby Murcer or Ron Guidry.
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And the minute he stops performing -- like in this year's playoffs -- those adoring fans will be booing him. 
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