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New York Yankees: Why outsiders can’t hate Aaron Judge

By John Franklin

May 16, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a single against the Kansas City Royals in the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium. The Yankees won 7-1. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
May 16, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a single against the Kansas City Royals in the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium. The Yankees won 7-1. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge is one of baseball’s best young talents. He is receiving love and hate league wide, but he’s the hero baseball needs.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is the epitome of a superhero, and the league has to recognize it.

Well, fans of other teams have to realize it.

I have the unfortunate pleasure of having friends in the Boston area, and they think the hype around Aaron Judge has to stop.

Oh please. Hype? The man is the leading MVP candidate in the American League.

The man is talented, but he is also just an stand-up player. He is a guy that you’d want your kids to look up to if they just decided to adopt the game.

Judge is just the epitome of what you need out of a role model. He plays the game clean, he speaks respectfully of his teammates and competitors, hell he chews bubble gum, instead of tobacco.

He’s a great player, and has all the intangibles to be great for years to come.

I will say that I understand hating him from the outside. Any fan of another team is going to hate a player that does so well and doesn’t play for their hometown heroes.

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That being said, this man is the potential new face of the Majors. I see where hatred lies, but I have always said time and time again, appreciate greatness while you can.

There is a defining mark of a player like Judge. The mark of a man that has brought video games to life, and seemingly makes the impossible very possible.

Judge is the future of Major League Baseball, and that is absolutely a fact.

To those who love to hate greatness, I respect your opinion, but don’t misconstrue philosophy for stupidity.

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