"A lot of crazy things happening in the world right now. I count my blessings every day that I get a chance to come out here, play the game that I love, have my family around me and be around these great guys."
"I flipped (the jersey) over and looked at the front where it said USA and for me it just really hit home. I started thinking of - some of us probably have people who have served in the military in our family or people we know who have served in the military."
"There are individuals out there that have sacrificed everything for this country to allow me to have my wife safe at home, my daughter safe at home and I get a chance to come out here and play a kids' game."
Aaron Judge, the Yankees star and three-time AL MVP, serves as captain for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic running through March 17. Judge expressed the special significance of wearing the USA jersey, particularly given recent Middle East tensions. During a team meeting, he encouraged his teammates to embrace the opportunity and build relationships. Judge reflected on the honor of captaincy, noting this is his first WBC experience despite being a seven-time All-Star. He emphasized gratitude for his family's safety and acknowledged military personnel who have sacrificed for the country, allowing him to pursue baseball. The U.S. team begins play Friday against Brazil in Houston.
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