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Aaron Judge Optimistic About Yankees' 2026 Championship Run

2/17/2026

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Aaron Judge, captain of the New York Yankees, laments the slow offseason as others move, with Trent Grisham the only early retention.
Judge says the team must re-sign Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt.
Despite concerns, he is now optimistic about the roster thanks to returning players and a possible Gerrit Cole addition.
Judge believes the Yankees can compete for the 2026 championship with a talented young core.

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Aaron Judge, captain of the New York Yankees, laments the slow offseason as others move, with Trent Grisham the only early retention.
Judge says the team must re-sign Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt.
Despite concerns, he is now optimistic about the roster thanks to returning players and a possible Gerrit Cole addition.
Judge believes the Yankees can compete for the 2026 championship with a talented young core.