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The Yankees’ Aaron Judge double-talk is cheating those who care the most

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Sherman, J. (2026, September 22). The Yankees’ Aaron Judge double-talk is cheating those who care the most. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/22/sports/yankees-aaron-judge-double-talk-cheating-those-who-care-the-most/

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This article criticizes the New York Yankees and player Aaron Judge for their opaque communication regarding injuries, suggesting it disrespects fans. The author argues that while respecting medical privacy is important, the team’s approach seems motivated by paranoia rather than genuine concern for patient confidentiality. The piece emphasizes how this secrecy negatively impacts the fan base without offering any tangible benefits.

Written by AI on 2026-09-22, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The New York Post's Joel Sherman criticizes the Yankees and Aaron Judge for their opaque communication regarding injuries, arguing it disrespects fans who are paying customers. Sherman acknowledges the potential legitimacy of protecting player privacy under HIPAA but suggests that this stance is often driven by paranoia rather than genuine concern for player rights. He emphasizes that while he personally doesn't care about injury details, he does want to see Aaron Judge playing because it enhances the enjoyment of watching baseball. This critique highlights a disconnect between management and fans over transparency in sports-related injuries.

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Joel Sherman

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The Yankees and Aaron Judge have two basic public postures when it comes to his injuries — dissembling and disrespectful. asserted

it → have → injuries

It lowers both team and player. asserted

It → lower → team

I could get it if this was a high-minded defense of HIPAA rights. uncertain

this → get → rights

But this feels tied up in paranoia and gripes. asserted

this → feel → paranoia

Because Judge and his bosses should read this sentence with the utmost sincerity with which it is offered: I personally don’t care what the status of his current injury is, except to the extent that I would always prefer all the best players play since that usually provides a more enjoyable sport to cover. asserted

that → read → sport

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