Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton (above) was named to Team USA's 27-man roster, and will pitch for the team in the World Baseball Classic. Broxton became the Dodgers' de facto closer last season after Takashi Saito was injured. He has shown loads of potential, specifically in his fastball which is capable of reaching 100 MPH. Broxton will join names like Derek Jeter, Jake Peavy, David Wright, Jimmy Rollins, and 2008 AL MVP Dustin Pedroia. Russell Martin will join Team Canada as one of three catchers. Martin is a two-time All Star in his 3-year career. He will compete along with Jason Bay and Justin Morneau. Joining Martin and Broxton as Dodgers in the WBC are Valentino Pascucci (Italy), Luis Maza (Venezuala), and Kenley Jansen (Netherlands).
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Broxton Named to Team USA
Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton (above) was named to Team USA's 27-man roster, and will pitch for the team in the World Baseball Classic. Broxton became the Dodgers' de facto closer last season after Takashi Saito was injured. He has shown loads of potential, specifically in his fastball which is capable of reaching 100 MPH. Broxton will join names like Derek Jeter, Jake Peavy, David Wright, Jimmy Rollins, and 2008 AL MVP Dustin Pedroia. Russell Martin will join Team Canada as one of three catchers. Martin is a two-time All Star in his 3-year career. He will compete along with Jason Bay and Justin Morneau. Joining Martin and Broxton as Dodgers in the WBC are Valentino Pascucci (Italy), Luis Maza (Venezuala), and Kenley Jansen (Netherlands).
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