Red Sox manager Alex Cora arranged for his sons, Xander and Isander, to meet Yankees star Aaron Judge prior to a game. While the boys initially hesitated due to the rivalry, they enjoyed meeting Judge, who graciously gifted them batting gloves. Cora expressed admiration for Judge and emphasized the camaraderie among players despite team rivalries. The meeting was a memorable bonding experience for the Cora family, highlighting the human element behind professional sports.
"I only had one pair on me, so that's all I could do," Judge said, smiling.
"We're rivals when we step on that field for 7 o'clock. He's a dad. He's got two sons that are big baseball fans..."
"At the end, we're a fraternity. I've been watching him since 2017... The way he conducts himself on and off the field."
"They were kind of like quiet in the beginning and then they were comfortable..."
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