Astros Ace Committs to WBC

roy.jpg Houston Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt has confirmed that he will pitch for Team USA in this year's World Baseball Classic which will begin in March.

Oswalt, who was a member of Team USA's Olympic Gold Medal team in 2000, is eager for another shot at representing his country.

Oswalt told Astros.com, "The way I was looking at it, I might not have but three more years playing. So it's either this year or maybe never." Oswalt's contract is up after the 2011 season and he has hinted at retirement to spend more time with his family.

For more information on the participating teams and rosters for the WBC, please visit
www.worldbaseballclassic.com


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By Ignacio Salazar in on January 6, 2009 1:00 PM Comments 2 Likes Likes

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