The roster for the United States entry into the 2009 World Baseball Classic was announced Tuesday and features 27 major leaguers.(Out of a maximum allowable number 28) The roster features 2 catchers, 7 listed infielders and 4 outfielders. Manager Davey Johnson’s pitching staff features only 4 starters but 10 relievers, including 4 lefties. This could be vital in short tournament with pitchers on short leashes and pitch counts.
Starting Pitchers-
LH Ted Lilly-Toronto Blue Jays
RH Jeremy Guthrie -Baltimore Orioles
RH Roy Oswalt-Houston Astros
RH Jake Peavy- San Diego Padres
Relief Pitchers-
RH Jonathan Broxton-Los Angeles Dodgers
LH Brian Fuentes-Los Angeles Angels
LH J.P. Howell-Tampa Bay Rays
RH Matt Lindstrom -Florida Marlins
RH Joe Nathan-Minnesota Twins
RH J.J. Putz-New York Mets
LH B.J. Ryan-Toronto Blue Jays
RH Scott Shields-Los Angeles Angels
LH Matt Thornton-Chicago White Sox
RH Brad Ziegler-Oakland As
Catchers-
Chris Iannetta-Colorado Rockies
Brian McCann-Atlanta Braves
Infielders-
2b/3b Mark DeRosa-Cleveland Indians
SS Derek Jeter-New York Yankees
3b Chipper Jones-Atlanta Braves
2b Dustin Pedroia-Boston Red Sox
SS Jimmy Rollins-Philadelphia Phillies
3b David Wright- New York Mets
1b/3b Kevin Youkilis-Boston Red Sox
Outfielders-
Ryan Braun-Milwaukee Brewers
Curtis Granderson-Detroit Tigers
Brad Hawpe-Colorado Rockies
Grady Sizemore-Cleveland Indians
