Netherlands manager Hensley Meulens made a confident statement to the media. He is looking to win the World Baseball Classic with his team. He got stated that the current team is the best Netherlands team of all-time, as they have more players with experience in the Major Leagues on the roster than ever. Kenley Jansen, who won’t be available in the first round, could strengthen the team as part of the designated pitcher pool in the second and final round. The Dutch team reached the semi-finals in 2013. All games of the Netherlands will be broadcasted live in the Netherlands via FOX Sports.