I like Roger. I think it is great that he is going to pitch in the World Baseball Classic. There is, of course, the problem that there is only one game that really matters - the US v. the Dominican Republic. There is a very good chance, despite the masses of talent on the powerhouse US team that the lads from the Caribbean may take this one. It is Dream Team 2 with Manny, Ortiz and Vlad at the plate. Plus Albert Pujols, Pedro Martinez, Alfonso Soriano and Bartolo Colon, Miguel Tejada, Adrian Beltre, Julio Franco and Robinson Cano. Best of all Alex Rodriguez decided to not play for them.

Pitchers and catchers report for spring training this morning.