Team USA roster officially announcned for World Baseball Classic, including several stars

Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun (8) hits a double against the Chicago Cubs in the third inning at Wrigley Field. (David Banks-USA TODAY Sports)

Once again, the national pastime will be put on international display this summer when Team USA takes on 15 other teams from all over the globe in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

Over the years, the Classic has been dominated by Asian teams. Several stars from Team Japan and Team Korea have actually made their way across the Pacific after having made a name for themselves in the event and played in the Major Leagues.

Rosters do not have to be officially turned in to event organizers until Feb. 20, but the United States, on Thursday, announced its tentative lineup.

Jeremy Affeldt – San Francisco Giants – LHP

J.P. Arencibia – Toronto Blue Jays – C

Heath Bell – Arizona Diamondbacks – RHP

Willie Bloomquist – Arizona Diamondbacks – UTL

Mitchell Boggs – St. Louis Cardinals – RHP

Ryan Braun – Milwaukee Brewers – OF

Steve Cishek – Miami Marlins – RHP

Tim Collins – Kansas City Royals – LHP

R.A. Dickey – Toronto Blue Jays – RHP

Luke Gregerson – San Diego Padres – RHP

Derek Holland – Texas Rangers – LHP

Adam Jones – Baltimore Orioles – OF

Craig Kimbrel – Atlanta Braves – RHP

Jonathan Lucroy – Milwaukee Brewers – C

Joe Mauer – Minnesota Twins – C

Kris Medlen – Atlanta Braves – RHP

Chris Perez – Cleveland Indians – RHP

Glen Perkins – Minnesota Twins – LHP

Vinnie Pestano – Cleveland Indians – RHP

Brandon Phillips – Cincinnati Reds – IF

Jimmy Rollins – Philadelphia Phillies – IF

Giancarlo Stanton – Miami Marlins – OF

Mark Teixeira – New York Yankees – IF

Shane Victorino – Boston Red Sox – OF

Ryan Vogelsong – San Francisco Giants – RHP

David Wright – New York Mets – IF

Ben Zobrist – Tampa Bay Rays – UTL

Everyone here at Gamedayr Nation is looking forward to these guys representing the flag and the game with class, and, of course, dominance.

Source: Chicago Sun-Times

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