With the World Baseball Classic underway this week, so many of the world's greatest players will share the field. And, unfortunately, many players will miss the tournament. Some declined invitations for personal reasons,

PHOENIX – The world moves quickly, including the World Baseball Classic. Just three years ago, Mike Trout was the captain of the U.S. squad. The face of the team. And part of the dream scenario come true that closed the tournament as baseball superheroes clashed. That was then.

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