Roy Oswalt sat down with MLB.com recently to discuss his anticipation for the World Baseball Classic and a restaurant he is building in his hometown.
John Danks was honored to be considered by Team USA for the 2009 World Baseball Classic, but he decided to turn down the opportunity.
John Lackey was removed from consideration to be on Team USA in the World Baseball Classic by mutual agreement with the Angels because of his 2008 injury.
Derek Jeter gave a nod to Davey Johnson on Wednesday, saying that he hoped his appearance at a press conference at the Winter Meetings promoting the upcoming World Baseball Classic would assure his selection to Team USA next year.
Mike Schmidt, Barry Larkin and Billy Ripken have been added to manager Davey Johnson's Team USA staff for the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
Rockies right fielder Brad Hawpe has accepted an invitation to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic this spring.
Chris Iannetta, who posted the most RBIs and highest on-base percentage for a catcher in Rockies history, has agreed to participate with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, USA Baseball has confirmed.
Cubs second baseman Mark DeRosa has committed to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic in March, Foxsports.com reported on Monday.
Grady Sizemore has accepted an invitation to play for Team USA in next spring's World Baseball Classic. Assuming he is a part of the final 28-man roster, which will be announced Feb. 24, this will be the first time Sizemore has taken part in the event.
