#Aaron Judge likely to be named Yankees’ next captain

#Aaron Judge likely to be named Yankees’ next captain

“Aaron Judge likely to be named Yankees’ next captain” SAN DIEGO — Now that Aaron Judge is coming back to the Yankees, the next question regarding the reigning AL MVP is whether he’ll be the team’s first captain since Derek Jeter. It’s considered likely and the decision lies with managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner. Steinbrenner…

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#Yankees plan for ‘open competition’ at shortstop

#Yankees plan for ‘open competition’ at shortstop

“Yankees plan for ‘open competition’ at shortstop” SAN DIEGO — When spring training rolls around, Brian Cashman said there will be an “honest to goodness open competition” at shortstop. That could change if Aaron Judge doesn’t return to The Bronx and the Yankees enter the free-agent market for a shortstop, which Cashman said would be…

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#Yankees-Brett Gardner reunion looking unlikely

#Yankees-Brett Gardner reunion looking unlikely

“Yankees-Brett Gardner reunion looking unlikely” TAMPA — Don’t hold your breath for a reunion between Brett Gardner and the Yankees. While general manager Brian Cashman said Saturday he’s still looking at ways to improve the roster and has been in touch with Gardner’s agent, Joe Bick, he said he is content so far with who…

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#Yankees will make Aaron Judge an offer before Opening Day

#Yankees will make Aaron Judge an offer before Opening Day

“Yankees will make Aaron Judge an offer before Opening Day” TAMPA — Aaron Judge will get his extension offer from the Yankees before Opening Day, Brian Cashman said Saturday — but the outfielder may have backed off his April 7 deadline.  “Between now and Opening Day, we’ll make an offer,’’ the general manager said before…

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