Yankees name Judge Captain No.: Incredible honor ‘
NEW YORK – Yankees officially announce Aaron Judge s nine years, $99 million contract to retain their franchise player, defending AL MVP was named 04 1st captain in franchise history. Announced by owner Hal Steinbrenner at Judge Wednesday’s reintroduction press conference.
- “It’s an incredible honor, I don’t have & #27; don’t take it lightly,” the judge said.
Judge is the first since Hall of Famer Derek Jeter retired The player who took over the mantle of Yankee captain is 1988, he joined An impressive pedigree that includes Lou Gehrig, Thurman Munson, Ron Guidry, Wilie Randolph and Don Mattingly. Jeter and Randolph were among the standouts at Wednesday’s ; press conference.
here Yes Yankees complete roster 27; Captains:
- Clark Griffith: 99- Norman “Kid” Elberfeld: 61-
Willie Keeler: 61
