Aaron Judge on Yankees ALDS elimination: 'We didn't do our job, didn't finish the goal'

Disappointment in ALDS Elimination

• 💔 Aaron Judge expressed profound disappointment after the Yankees' ALDS elimination, stating the team "didn't do their job" and "didn't finish the goal."
• 🎯 The loss was attributed to a failure in the "little things," such as not making crucial plays, missing big hits, and giving opponents extra outs.

Assessing Team Strength

• ⚾ Judge believed the Yankees had a "special group" and a "complete team" with a strong offensive lineup and a "lethal" starting rotation.
• 🤝 He hopes key free agents, including Bellinger, Gish, and Weaver, will return, recognizing them as "winning players" who contributed significantly.

Reflection on the Season

• 📈 Despite the outcome, Judge felt this year's team was "better" on paper than the previous year's World Series team, citing defensive improvements and strong pitching additions.
• ⚠️ The team's struggles weren't solely against the Blue Jays, but also in failing to "put away teams" in earlier games throughout the season.

Offseason Outlook

• 💪 Judge emphasized that baseball is a "team game," and while they lost as a team, he personally needs to do more and will focus on improvement.
• 🛠️ His offseason will involve reviewing the season, identifying areas for personal improvement, and getting back to work, including addressing his elbow.
• 🔥 The disappointment of seeing opponents celebrate on their field will serve as "fuel" for the upcoming offseason.