Aaron Judge

[todeen]

Since you bring up Elly de la Cruz, Joey Votto is a weird duck, but we know a lot about him. He bought Zach Cozart a donkey. He makes weird dance videos wearing Harry Potter garb. He likes to prank fans of opposing teams. He loves studying how to hit and has a relationship with Pete Rose. He takes Spanish lessons to better communicate with players. He has said he wants to be a baseball lifer and get into coaching after he retires. He loves learning and his "In Flanders Fields" is my personal favorite Players Weekend Jersey ever. He interviewed wearing a LGBTQ pride hat and made a lot of people respect him more (in comparison to Clayton Kershaw, although I respect his decision - just poor timing). I've also heard he has a potty mouth. He is also a great face of the franchise, and wants to pass the baton. He has openly said this 2023 is the most fun he's ever had playing baseball.

I understand totally what you are saying about Aaron Judge.

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[mrreality68]

What I know is he is coming back on Friday and the Yankees are hoping he gets hot and Carries the team like he did last year.

What I know is he keeps out of trouble, usually never says the wrong thing, and just does he job.

And when healthy he performance in the field and at the plate.

Me personally I just want to enjoy the product on the field and do not need to know their dating habits, where they vacation, their politics etc.

Most of us do not really know “a lot” about most players. They do their jobs and then go home and enjoy their lives and keep out of trouble.

[SyrNy1960]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

what i know is he is coming back on friday and the yankees are hoping he gets hot and carries the team like he did last year.

What i know is he keeps out of trouble, usually never says the wrong thing, and just does he job.

And when healthy he performance in the field and at the plate.

Me personally i just want to enjoy the product on the field and do not need to know their dating habits, where they vacation, their politics etc.

Most of us do not really know “a lot” about most players. They do their jobs and then go home and enjoy their lives and keep out of trouble.

+1 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

What I know is he is coming back on Friday and the Yankees are hoping he gets hot and Carries the team like he did last year.

What I know is he keeps out of trouble, usually never says the wrong thing, and just does he job.

And when healthy he performance in the field and at the plate.

Me personally I just want to enjoy the product on the field and do not need to know their dating habits, where they vacation, their politics etc.

Most of us do not really know “a lot” about most players. They do their jobs and then go home and enjoy their lives and keep out of trouble.

Not to mention that, in today's environment, if an athlete says anything remotely considered "political" half the country will hate them for it.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

Not to mention that, in today's environment, if an athlete says anything remotely considered "political" half the country will hate them for it.

see exp: Clayton Kershaw advocating "Christian Day."

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[Snapolit1]

I'd rather a guy be honest as to who he is and what he believes, even if I disagree or don't share his view. Be genuine, and not a wind up toy repeating the same drab athlete-speak over and over.

Most of these guys have been trained since age 15 to just be dull and never actually say anything.

[Snapolit1]

Votto is a wonderful example. What a character. He seems like he enjoys every day, ever AB. Would love to meet that guy or have a beer with him.

I'm not a Reds fan but he is fun and great for the sport. Not afraid to be himself.

Judge reminds me a little of DiMaggio. Like all this is a cross he has to bear every day and not an unbelievable blessing.

Originally Posted by todeen

Since you bring up Elly de la Cruz, Joey Votto is a weird duck, but we know a lot about him. He bought Zach Cozart a donkey. He makes weird dance videos wearing Harry Potter garb. He likes to prank fans of opposing teams. He loves studying how to hit and has a relationship with Pete Rose. He takes Spanish lessons to better communicate with players. He has said he wants to be a baseball lifer and get into coaching after he retires. He loves learning and his "In Flanders Fields" is my personal favorite Players Weekend Jersey ever. He interviewed wearing a LGBTQ pride hat and made a lot of people respect him more (in comparison to Clayton Kershaw, although I respect his decision - just poor timing). I've also heard he has a potty mouth. He is also a great face of the franchise, and wants to pass the baton. He has openly said this 2023 is the most fun he's ever had playing baseball.

I understand totally what you are saying about Aaron Judge.

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[Peter_Spaeth]

I'd be very glad to have his nonpersonality in a Sox uniform. Nothing at all wrong with being a quiet, guarded young man these days.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Votto is a wonderful example. What a character. He seems like he enjoys every day, ever AB. Would love to meet that guy or have a beer with him.

I'm not a Reds fan but he is fun and great for the sport. Not afraid to be himself.

Joey Votto interview with Mad Dog Chris Russo.
https://youtu.be/N9UvnaEm81A

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[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by todeen

Joey Votto interview with Mad Dog Chris Russo.
https://youtu.be/N9UvnaEm81A

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That was a great interview but to me he is a really good player and border line HOFer but not a HOFer to me

[todeen]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

That was a great interview but to me he is a really good player and border line HOFer but not a HOFer to me

it'll be close. what is the voting window now? 5 yrs? I think he'll be a 3rd year ballot HOF'er. He has accumulated enough WAR to put him on par with lower tier HOF players. His credentials on a small market team will propel him; not to mention bottom dwellers for over half his career. His MVP, near MVP in 2017 (missed by two votes), his other top-3 MVP finish, 7 yrs leading OBP, 2000 hits, 350 HR, 1100+ runs, 1100+ RBI...it all puts him over the edge.

I still think Felix Hernandez should be in the HOF. He would have a much better stat line if he followed the money rather than resign with Seattle.

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[Snapolit1]

One of the undenaible truth to any argument on potential Hall of Famers is there is a tremendous bias for players you watched regularly and against those you never did see a lot of.

No one in NYC has any freakin idea how good Scott Rolen or Larry Walker was. Because we say him like 10 ABs a year. If that. But Yankee fans will tell you how great Graig Nettles was and Mets fans are dumfounded Keithe Hernandez is not in the Hall. Who YOU rooted for and liked is always a huge bias in these debates.

[John1941]

I started following the Yankees about when Judge came up. He's my favorite active player. I have never seen him as cold or emotionless. He smiles, he laughs, he celebrates with the team. He's not the most extraverted or showy player on the planet - is that a failing on his part? He seems like a nice kind-of-quiet guy to me. I'm like that. It's a personality thing. Maybe sometimes I seem emotionless or cold but I'm not - it's just how I am.

There's no need to attack people who don't have big personalities.