Found February 18, 2009 on Oriole Post: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Everyone, let's give our congratulations to Jeremy Guthrie -- the newest member of Team USA -- who will be playing in the World Baseball Classic in March.From the Baltimore Sun: Orioles pitcher Jeremy Guthrie has been selected for the final roster of Team USA for next month's World Baseball Classic.
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