U.S. Unveils WBC Roster

The United States has announced its final 30-man roster for the inaugural World Baseball Classic, dropping 22 players who had been on the provisional 52-man roster. The 16-nation WBC will take place March 3-20.

Pitchers
Roger Clemens, Free Agent Chad Cordero, Washington Nationals Brian Fuentes, Colorado Rockies Todd Jones, Detroit Tigers Brad Lidge, Houston Astros Joe Nathan, Minnesota Twins Jake Peavy, San Diego Padres C.C. Sabathia, Cleveland Indians Scot Shields, Los Angeles Angels Huston Street, Oakland Athletics Mike Timlin, Boston Red Sox Billy Wagner, New York Mets Dan Wheeler, Houston Astros Dontrelle Willis, Florida Marlins

Catchers
Michael Barrett, Chicago Cubs Brian Schneider, Washington Nationals Jason Varitek, Boston Red Sox

Infielders
Derek Jeter, New York Yankees Chipper Jones, Atlanta Braves Derrek Lee, Chicago Cubs Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees Mark Teixeira, Texas Rangers Chase Utley, Philadelphia Phillies Michael Young, Texas Rangers

Outfielders
Johnny Damon, New York Yankees Jeff Francoeur, Atlanta Braves Ken Griffey Jr., Cincinnati Reds Matt Holliday, Colorado Rockies Vernon Wells, Toronto Blue Jays Randy Winn, San Francisco Giants

Date
February 14, 2006