The organizers of the 2009 World Baseball Classic will announce the final rosters of all 16 teams on Tuesday, February 24th at 6pm ET in a special show on the new MLB Network. The one-hour presentation also will feature interviews with David Wright (Mets), David Ortiz (Red Sox), Magglio Ordonez (Tigers) and Buck Martinez (2006 Manager Team USA). MLB Network host’s Victor Rojas, Barry Larkin (also coach for Team USA), Harold Reynolds and Alex Gonzalez will analyze the 28-man selections.
The 2009 WBC begins on March 5th in Tokyo, Japan and lasts until March 23rd with the final in Los Angeles, California. Mexico City, San Juan, Toronto, San Diego and Miami also host venues for the first and second rounds. Italy and the Netherlands are the two lone European participants in the tournament. Japan is the defending champion.
MLB.com: MLB Network to broadcast World Baseball Classic Tonight Roster Special on February 24