Iguchi decides to skip World Baseball Classic

Iguchi decides to skip World Baseball Classic

NAGO, Japan - Chicago White Sox infielder Tadahito Iguchi speaks with reporters in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, on Jan. 7 about his decision not to play for Japan in the World Baseball Classic in March, citing his position on the major league club. ''Unfortunately, I've decided to withdraw from the squad. I informed manager Sadaharu Oh of my decision by fax yesterday,'' Iguchi said in Nago, where he is in training. (MLB)

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