The New York Yankees made headlines this offseason by signing Cody Bellinger, a move that took nearly the entire offseason to finalize. While Bellinger is a significant addition, the Yankees didn't make many other major moves, leaving star player Aaron Judge with some questions.
Judge expressed his concerns, noting, "I'm seeing other teams around the league get better. They're making trades, they're signing big prospects or big players and we kind of were sitting there for a while, kind of making smaller moves.
Early on, it was pretty tough to watch. I'm like, 'Man, we're the New York Yankees, let's go out there and get the right people, get the right pieces to go out there and finish this thing off.’”
The Yankees, however, might not be done yet. There's buzz around the possibility of swinging a trade for Byron Buxton, a move that could significantly bolster their lineup.
As Mark Powell from FanSided suggests, "Aaron Judge is lethal. Aaron Judge is consistent.
Aaron Judge is everything you need in a star player. But the one thing he can't do is do everything by himself.
That's why the Yankees need to add some more offense in the form of Buxton. He'd be a great addition in the outfield along with Judge."
Buxton has been an intriguing figure this offseason, largely due to his growing frustration with the Minnesota Twins. The Twins have faced months of upheaval, with roster changes and uncertainty in the front office, leaving Buxton uncertain about his future with the team.
Adding Buxton to the Yankees' roster would be a game-changer. Fresh off his first Silver Slugger Award and already a Gold Glove winner, Buxton would bring both offensive firepower and defensive prowess to the team.
The Yankees have their sights set on returning to the World Series, a stage they reached in 2024. Bringing Buxton into the fold could be the key move to achieving that goal, and Judge would surely welcome the support in the outfield.