Begin on March 5, 2009, in Japan.

As in 2006, Tokyo Dome and Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico, will host first-round games. In 2009, those venues will be joined for the first time by Rogers Centre in Toronto and Foro Sol Stadium in Mexico City.

Pool A -- China, Chinese Taipei, Japan and Korea will begin play on March 5 in Tokyo Dome

Pool B -- Australia, Cuba, Mexico and South Africa, from March 8-12 in Mexico City.

Pool C -- Canada, Italy, the U.S. and Venezuela, from March 8-12 in Toronto. Pool D -- Dominican Republic, the Netherlands, Panama and Puerto Rico, from March 7-11 in Puerto Rico.


I can not wait for this, having enjoyed the first WBC


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Seems a little rough to put the US and Venezuela in the same pool. If I remember the top 2 teams advance though so hopefully the format hasn't changed or one of the top teams will be gone after pool play.

Yep top 2 advance after playing 4 games each in the same pool

Could be the DR. They are just nasty for hitting.

I would love to see The US vs Dominican in the Finals

DAVID ORTIZ VS THE UNITED STATES!!!!

a tad early, eh ?

Never

i agree...2009 WBC is gonna be good

The first one was exhilarating...Cant wait for Round 2

thats what im talkin about

Puerto Rico is gonna represent!!!

I just hope the US has a better showing...Canada was good with Adam Stern the first time

korea is goin all the way in 09