Looks like the last baseball powerhouse will join the World Baseball Classic next March.
Gene Orza, chief operating officer of the players association said, “They’re not formally in yet. There’s a process that you have to go through to play with the Cubans, through the United States government. The license has been applied for. We’re hopeful […]

PECTO Park (Thanks to andrewphelps.com)

More than five months from now, the first ever true Baseball World Championship will be decided at PETCO Park in San Diego.
World Baseball Classic Inc., a partnership between Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), announced that the semifinal and final rounds of the inaugural World […]

After arthroscopic surgery on right knee, Minnesota Twins reliever Carlos Silva expects a quick recovery, but not sure if he will join for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic next spring.
Silva’s torn meniscus cartilage was repaired last week and still on crutches, but he was able to do light exercises with the knee, and […]

After he played catch this week, Eric Gagne, Closer of Los Angeles Dodgers is feeling good and plans to participate in the 2006 World Baseball Classic for Canada next March.
Due to elbow injury, Gagne who did not play since June 13 and original expected to require second Tommy John surgery, but gteam physicians Frank Jobe […]

Commissioner of Nippon Professional Baseball Yasuchika Negoro has filed a request to Softbank Hawks owner Masayoshi Son about Hawks manager Sadaharu Oh guiding Japan at the World Baseball Classic.
Son welcomed the invitation and responded favorably, describing it as an “honor” and said he wanted to discuss with Oh after end of the season.
“Of course, with […]

Although there are months away, there are talks on 2006 World Baseball Classic in the Rangers’ clubhouse.
Catcher Rod Barajas hopes to be asked to play for the Mexican team, and he is willing to play the 16-team tournament next spring. As for All-Star shortstop Michael Young, who is under consideration by U.S., said he will […]

After Japan decided to participate 2006 World Baseball Classic, next big question is, “Will Ichiro Suzuki Play?
All Star Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki likes the idea of Japan competing in the World Baseball Classic next spring, but still doesn’t know if he would accept an invitation to play after NPB and NPBPA received invitation. Ichiro said through […]

Finally, after months of negotiations between the Nippon Professional Baseball Officials and the players’ association, they have conclusion on Friday.
One of the main professional league, Japan decides to play in the 2006 World Baseball Classic next March, and they delivered an acceptance four-paragraph letter to Major League Baseball’s Tokyo office, “We are pleased to tell […]

Joe Girardi, bench coach of New York Yankees, has declined to manage the Italian team in the World Baseball Classic next spring.
Due to Girardi’s parents have Italian heritage, he has been considered to manage or play by Italian Team, but he decided to give up the first chance to manage and he has no […]

Long waiting response from Nippon Professional Baseball Player Association could come soon.
Finally, after numerous talks between Nippon Professional Baseball and their player association, NPBPA is expected to finalize their decision on inaugural World Baseball Classic.
Based on the sources familiar with the talks, two sites meet Wednesday but did not reach any agreement. However, player […]