Monday, January 19, 2009

Baker's Dozen Headed to WBC

13 Yankees are listed in the World Baseball Classic provisional rosters released earlier today. Derek Jeter is the only players on the US team, but a number of Yankees, including Alex Rodriguez, have offered their services to the Dominican Republic squad. Melky Cabrera, Robinson Cano, Damaso Marte, Jose Veras, and Edwar Ramirez could be joining A-Rod on the finalized Dominican roster.

The Yankees' farm system could also be represented. Catcher Francisco Cervelli is on the Italian team roster, first baseman Jahdiel Santamaria is representing Panama, and pitcher Al Aceves and first baseman Jorge Vazquez are on the Mexican team.

Even China has two players listed that are Yankees property- pitcher Kai Liu and catcher Zhenwang Zhang, both of whom were signed in June, 2007.

And of course, Bernie Williams will be attempting to play for Puerto Rico, which will mostly be without Jorge Posada.

Play kicks off March 5 in Tokyo, Toronto, San Juan, PR, and Mexico City.

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