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WBC-playing Yankees excited for tournament that they hope build momentum for season
- Judge and several Yankees are leaving camp for World Baseball Classic duties, with a start date soon after spring workouts.
- Boone says the decision to participate involves risk but acknowledges the event benefits the game overall.
- Judge will serve as captain for Team USA while balancing his Yankee responsibilities and international duties.
- Yankees expect injury risk with WBC participation but view it as beneficial for the game and momentum heading into the season.
- Judge indicated he would stay connected with camp during WBC, remaining available to teammates as captain and advisor.
- Austin Wells and Jazz Chisholm Jr. are among Yankees on the roster with international commitments.
- Judge will remain connected to Team USA and value the experience of competing for his country.
- The WBC is expected to deliver momentum into the Yankees’ regular-season start.
- Team USA involvement is expected to include top players joining to compete for the championship.
- The event could help players gain experience and knowledge from new teammates before Opening Day.
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