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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Adrian Gonzalez, Vidal Nuno And Alex Verdugo Named To Mexico Roster For 2017 WBC
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Dodgers News: Adrian Gonzalez, Vidal Nuno And Alex Verdugo Named To Mexico Roster For 2017 WBC

Matthew Moreno
February 8, 2017
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Dodgers News: Adrian Gonzalez, Vidal Nuno And Alex Verdugo Named To Mexico Roster For 2017 Wbc
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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, relief pitcher Vidal Nuño and outfield prospect Alex Verdugo were named to Mexico’s roster for the 2017 World Baseball Classic. Sergio Romo, who’s reportedly agreed to terms with the Dodgers, will also represent Mexico.

Dodgers pitching prospect Julio Urias is included in their designated pitcher pool. Teams will have the option to add two pitchers between each WBC round. “Obviously, [Urias] is a pitcher everyone wants to see on the roster,” Mexican manager Edgar Gonzalez said from Dodger Stadium on Wednesday.

“It came down to a decision between him and the team that he isn’t ready to throw yet.” Adrian Gonzalez noted the timing of the WBC, and the challenge it presents for starting pitchers, considering they’ve yet to build their innings base in Spring Training.

Gonzalez has played for Mexico in every WBC thus far (2006, 2009 and 2013). As expected, Yasiel Puig is not joining Mexico for the international tournament.

Last October, Puig expressed a desire to play alongside his Dodgers teammate, but in December it was reported the 26-year-old outfielder did not submit the necessary paperwork in time.

Mexico opens their 2017 WBC slate against Italy on March 9 at Estadio Charros de Jalisco in Guadalajara. Gonzalez and Romo spoke fondly of playing in Guadalajara, and Edgar Gonzalez said he expects his club to feed off the environment.

Dodger Stadium will host the WBC semifinals and final March 20-22. Japan won the WBC in 2006 and 2009, and the Dominican Republic won most recently in 2013.

As for potentially playing at Dodger Stadium with the WBC title on the line, Romo called it a “childhood dream” and “tremendous honor.”

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TAGGED:2017 World Baseball ClassicAdrián GonzálezAlex VerdugoJulio UríasLos Angeles DodgersSergio RomoVidal Nuno
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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