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Big Papi – World Baseball Classic – Who Knows?

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz has made overtures that he wants to play for the Dominican Republic in the 2009 World Baseball Classic starting in March. Given the fact that Ortiz had an “off” year in 2008 due to a nagging left wrist injury, this latest development definitely concerns me. Ortiz in a [...]

Pedroia To Play in World Baseball Classic for Team USA

Reigning A.L. Most Valuable Player (and 2007 A.L. Rookie of the Year winner) Dustin Pedroia has announced that he will participate on Team USA in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Team USA has not announced its entire preliminary roster just yet. Other potential Red Sox on the United States team could be Kevin Youkilis, Jonathan [...]

Daisuke To Pitch for Japanese in 2009 World Baseball Classic

In 2006, Daisuke Matsuzaka burst onto the baseball scene with a dominating showing in the 2006 World Baseball Classic. Matsuzaka made 3 starts for the Championship Japanese team, going 3-0 with a minuscule 1.38 ERA. Matsuzaka started and won the Championship game against the team from Cuba. Matsuzaka completed his 2006 season with the Seibu [...]