When the dust settles on Pool C teams in Toronto’s Roger Centre, the United States and Venezuela are likely to be the last two teams standing. After a disappointing effort in 2006, the USA is relying on such players as Jimmy Rollins, Dustin Pedroia, Derek Jeter and Jake Peavy to at least reach the semifinals this time.
Venezuela has stars like Magglio Ordonez, Bobby Abreu and Miguel Cabrera to support a pitching staff with Carlos Zambrano, Francisco Rodriguez and Felix Hernandez, and should easily advance.
Canada has some decent talent like Russell Martin, Jason Bay and Matt Stairs, but not enough to get past Pool play.
Italy has familiar faces like versatile Frank Catalanotto and infielder Nick Punto, but it would be a shocker if they beat anyone but Canada…and even that might be a stretch.
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