Bernie Williams has been included on the provisional 45-man roster for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, as the 40-year-old outfielder hopes to once again wear his home colors and perhaps prove that there can be more big league innings in his future.
Mets reliever Pedro Feliciano confirmed on Wednesday that he will pitch for Puerto Rico in this year's World Baseball Classic.
Former New York Yankees outfielder Bernie Williams apparently injured his quad playing for Carolina in Puerto Rico, according to the New York Journal News. The 40-year-old Williams is trying to get in shape to compete for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic in March.
The Puerto Rican national team announced Pirates right-hander Ian Snell will pitch for the team in the upcoming World Baseball Classic tournament.
Puerto Rico is set to host an opening-round pool in March's World Baseball Classic, and the country's entry in the second installment of the tournament figures to be a serious contender.
Alex Rios plans on taking the world stage this spring. The Blue Jays right fielder has indicated that he will suit up for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic tournament in March.
Most were not sure what to expect at the outset of the inaugural World Baseball Classic in 2006, but at the end of the tournament, even the most hardcore skeptics had to admit its overwhelming success.
World Baseball Classic schedule by venue
Changes are being made to the 2009 World Baseball Classic from its '06 debut. One of the biggest is the format of the first round, which will feature a double-elimination format, as opposed to a round robin. The semifinals and finals will be held at Dodger Stadium.
