Updated: Feb 15, 2006, 9:32 AM

Vote: Is America the WBC favorite?


Team USA has announced its 30-man roster for the inaugural World Baseball Classic, and it's full of big names. Roger Clemens, Dontrelle Willis, Derek Jeter (right) and Alex Rodriguez will all be representing America, and we want to know how SportsNation sees them faring.

Is the U.S. a shoo-in to win its pool? Should it be the favorite to win the whole thing? With a roster brimming with veteran stars and up-and-coming talent, which players will make the biggest difference?

Cast your vote below and tell us who should start at shortstop, who should bat cleanup, whether Clemens or Willis should lead the starting rotation and which players you wish you could see in the WBC!

  • 1) Based on its 30-man roster will the USA win Pool B (with Canada, Japan and South Africa) of the World Baseball Classic?
  • 2) Should the USA be considered the favorite to win the WBC?
  • 3) Which country poses the biggest threat to the USA in the WBC?
  • 4) Which of the four starting pitchers on the Team USA roster should start Game 1?
  • 5) Which Team USA reliever would you want on the mound to close the WBC championship game?
  • 6) Who should start at shortstop for the US?
  • 7) Who should bat cleanup for Team USA?
  • 8) Who should be Team USA's starting catcher?
  • 9) Which pitcher not on the final roster would you have most liked to see in the WBC?
  • 10) Which position player not on the final roster would you have most liked to see in the WBC?

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