Japanese manager Tatsunori Hara Upset With Decision: The newest member of the Boston Red Sox bullpen Takashi Saito has decided to withdraw from the World Baseball Classic. “I’ve been preparing with the goal of making the team since I was named as a candidate. Recently, however, I’ve formally joined a new team [the Boston Red Sox] and after discussing it with the club and much consideration, I’ve decided to withdraw.” Daisuke Matsuzaka will be the lone Red Sox representative on the Japanese team now. [SI.com, The Daily Yomiuri]
