May 25, 2013
  • Teixeira, Wright on initial World Baseball Classic roster

    Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York

    Photo credit: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees (Getty Images)

    Mark Teixeira and David Wright will share the infield for the U.S. team at the World Baseball Classic.

    The team released its provisional roster on Thursday for the third edition of the tournament, which is held every four years. Formal rosters will be set on Feb. 20. The tournament begins in March.

    "I'm excited about this team we put together and I'm pleased that the players seem to be equally excited," manager Joe Torre said. "That's important that these guys have the passion to represent [the] U.S.A. and hopefully we'll do good things."

    Here's a look at Team USA:

    PITCHERS
    Jeremy Affeldt
    Heath Bell
    Mitchell Boggs
    Steve Cishek
    Tim Collins
    R.A. Dickey
    Luke Gregerson Derek Holland
    Craig Kimbrel
    Kris Medlen
    Chris Perez
    Glen Perkins
    Vinnie Pestano
    Ryan Vogelsong

    CATCHERS
    J.P. Arencibia Jonathan Lucroy
    Joe Mauer
    INFIELDERS
    Willie Bloomquist Brandon Phillips Jimmy Rollins
    Mark Teixeira
    David Wright
    Ben Zobrist
    OUTFIELDERS
    Ryan Braun
    Adam Jones
    Giancarlo Stanton Shane Victorino

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