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Judge on second season: 'There's no pressure'

TORONTO - On the eve of his second full season with the New York Yankees, reigning American League Rookie of the Year Aaron Judge contends he is feeling at ease heading into the new campaign, despite greatly heightened expectations around him.

"With the team we've got, there's no pressure," Judge said Wednesday during the Yankees' workout at the Rogers Centre.

The Yankees open the season Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays.

"Like I've said before," Judge continued, "no one guy doesn't have to do the job of other guys. There's 24 guys behind him, willing to help him out.