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Add Kevin Youkilis' name to the list of players reportedly set to play in the World Baseball Classic this March.
The Boston Red Sox infielder will accept an invitation to play on Team USA, the Boston Globe reported on Friday.
Dustin Pedroia, the reigning American League Most Valuable Player from the Red Sox, told WEEI.com last week that he would be on the U.S. team.
Others who have reportedly committed to playing for Team USA include Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees, David Wright of the New York Mets, Brian McCann and Chipper Jones of the Atlanta Braves, Grady Sizemore of the Cleveland Indians and John Lackey of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
The U.S. team will begin play March 7 against Canada in Toronto. The semifinals and finals are set for Dodger Stadium March 21-23.
Rosters will be officially set early next year.
Davey Johnson is the team's manager.
The Boston Red Sox infielder will accept an invitation to play on Team USA, the Boston Globe reported on Friday.
Dustin Pedroia, the reigning American League Most Valuable Player from the Red Sox, told WEEI.com last week that he would be on the U.S. team.
Others who have reportedly committed to playing for Team USA include Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees, David Wright of the New York Mets, Brian McCann and Chipper Jones of the Atlanta Braves, Grady Sizemore of the Cleveland Indians and John Lackey of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
The U.S. team will begin play March 7 against Canada in Toronto. The semifinals and finals are set for Dodger Stadium March 21-23.
Rosters will be officially set early next year.
Davey Johnson is the team's manager.
