Aaron Judge

[KhalDrogo]

Originally Posted by Akphillips86

It sounds crazy, but I’ve seen teams do this quite a bit and escape with very little damage. It’s an extremely top heavy lineup.

I know there were some rumblings of a Vlad acquisition. That would be absolutely massive for the Yankees offense the way he is currently hitting to throw him at cleanup. Probably never going to happen, but that would be a fierce 2-3-4 to contend with.

I’d put Vlad leadoff. He needs the most protection up there, but also reasonably can get on base. Volpe can go down to the 9 spot. Doesn’t get on base enough to warrant leading off when Soto and Judge are behind him.

I don’t like Soto or Judge leading off. Soto has been much better with guys on base. And Judge is too powerful to not have guys on base.

[Americards]

Originally Posted by Akphillips86

I know there were some rumblings of a Vlad acquisition.

Who would the Blue Jays get for Vlad?

[Akphillips86]

Originally Posted by Americards

Who would the Blue Jays get for Vlad?

The multimillion dollar question indeed. Like I said, I have no idea how it would go down and it probably won’t (just rumor mill stuff), but man it would make the Yanks lineup fearsome.

Khal, I like it either way as well on the lineup, but wouldn’t it be nice to have a threat on the other side for walking Judge and Soto back to back?


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[awz50]

Originally Posted by Americards

Who would the Blue Jays get for Vlad?

Henry Lalane, Rice, Oswaldo and something else im guessing

[MiamiMarlinsFan]

Originally Posted by awz50

Henry Lalane, Rice, Oswaldo and something else im guessing

Spencer Jones?

Yanks should be able to get at least a solid SP for him.

[awz50]

Originally Posted by MiamiMarlinsFan

Spencer Jones?

Yanks should be able to get at least a solid SP for him.

I think that would be an overpay without an extension for Vlad

[MiamiMarlinsFan]

Originally Posted by awz50

I think that would be an overpay without an extension for Vlad

Yankees only have a few Judge/Soto prime years left, they need to go all in. Spencer Jones could be anything… even Aaron Judge!

[Absknicks]

When you adjust for position, Vlad has barely been a replacement level bat as a 1B for the last 2 years. He'd be an upgrade because what the Yankees are currently trotting out at 1B is absolutely pathetic, but there's probably better options out there considering some people still harbor inflated ideas of what Vlad's talent level is.

[dodgerfanjohn]

Originally Posted by Absknicks

When you adjust for position, Vlad has barely been a replacement level bat as a 1B for the last 2 years. He'd be an upgrade because what the Yankees are currently trotting out at 1B is absolutely pathetic, but there's probably better options out there considering some people still harbor inflated ideas of what Vlad's talent level is.

You haven’t been paying attention to him the past few weeks?

[Absknicks]

Originally Posted by dodgerfanjohn

You haven’t been paying attention to him the past few weeks?

It's a nice 2-week stretch. We've got a far larger sample to go on.

[seanrs1]

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[KhalDrogo]

How does this guy get fastballs anywhere near the middle of the plate?

[ThoseBackPages]

ALL RISE!!!

[Bcr]

Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

How does this guy get fastballs anywhere near the middle of the plate?

It's crazy how many meatballs he seems to get

[ottobord]

Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

How does this guy get fastballs anywhere near the middle of the plate?

It's an optical illusion. For years he was getting screwed with a ridiculously oversized strike zone. Finally getting respect from the umpires and we're seeing the damage he can do when pitchers are actually forced to throw strikes.

[marl1220]

Originally Posted by Bcr

It's crazy how many meatballs he seems to get

[netmasters]

I noticed 2 2017 Chrome Orange '87 10 autos were bought BIN a few weeks ago. Now this Red BGS 10 has hit auction tonight. Guess people are trying to strike while the iron is hot ��#@♂️

Aaron Judge 2017 Topps Chrome 1987 Red Refractor RC AUTO #D 4/5 BGS 10/10 MVP

[larry25]

Originally Posted by netmasters

I noticed 2 2017 Chrome Orange '87 10 autos were bought BIN a few weeks ago. Now this Red BGS 10 has hit auction tonight. Guess people are trying to strike while the iron is hot ��#@♂️

Aaron Judge 2017 Topps Chrome 1987 Red Refractor RC AUTO #D 4/5 BGS 10/10 MVP

Could the bidding on this one not be more alarming? You're going to spend 5-figures on a card, why bid it up??? I'll never understand this. Maybe 1 or 2 impatient bidders with have deep pockets, but why would 4 or 5 bidders take on this same behavior? Makes ZERO sense.

[seanrs1]

Just started buying some Judge low to mid end RC cards and I am new to collecting Judge.

With that being said....those that have collected Judge for a long time do you plan on selling now seeing this as a new peak...or is right now a new peak with more to come in the future if he hits 60 HR and wins another MVP.

[majestik101]

I'd make the argument that Judge's "peak" was in 2022. That was a season for the ages and more than a few flippers made insane money on him during that time.

I don't see him repeating that ever again.

Could be wrong though

[Akphillips86]

I’m a firm believer that Judge hasn’t seen his peak yet on the rarer desirable stuff. I’m holding anything Judge regardless of if it spikes or not in the short term. When the dust settles, there’s not going to be many players from this era as memorable as Judge. Ohtani definitely falls in that category as well.


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[Absknicks]

Originally Posted by Bcr

It's crazy how many meatballs he seems to get

Probably less than just about anyone in the league.

Difference is your favorite player probably fouls them off or slaps them opposite field for a single. So you don't notice them as much.

[ThoseBackPages]

Originally Posted by seanrs1

Just started buying some Judge low to mid end RC cards and I am new to collecting Judge.

With that being said....those that have collected Judge for a long time do you plan on selling now seeing this as a new peak...or is right now a new peak with more to come in the future if he hits 60 HR and wins another MVP.

its a great time to add more to your collection!

[GSWSFGSF49]

I have very little to add but I have two good judges. Love the heritage









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[Bcr]

Originally Posted by Absknicks

Probably less than just about anyone in the league.

Difference is your favorite player probably fouls them off or slaps them opposite field for a single. So you don't notice them as much.

Just looked at his homeruns by zone and sure enough most of them are in the mid sections. He has no homeruns from the upper part of the strike zone which is interesting and only 3 on the corners.