In an alternative universe, the mood surrounding the Yankees’ season-opening series against the Giants would be way worse. Sure, the run of injuries the Yankees have dealt with of late isn’t great, and you could certainly wish that the team had done more this offseason, but there’s still a lot to be excited about. Aaron Judge is back and the Yankees’ captain. Top prospect Anthony Volpe impressed in spring training and will get the nod at shortstop to open the year. There’s a bunch of stuff to be excited about!
In that alternate universe, Judge would be playing in this series, but in the opposite dugout.