World Baseball Classic 2013: Team USA roster revealed

With a little under two months to go until the 2013 World Baseball Classic commences, Team USA has announced their provisional roster for the tournament.

The now 27-man roster includes players young and old from 19 different MLB clubs, with the Twins, Brewers, Blue Jays, Diamondbacks, Marlins, Braves, and Giants all boasting two Team USA representatives.

There is still one open spot on the roster for a starting pitcher, which must be filled by February 20. Justin Verlander is thought to be the favorite for the spot, but his participation hinges on how he feels once spring training starts.

Here's the roster, organized by position:

Position Players

C

Joe Mauer - Twins
Jonathan Lucroy - Brewers
J.P. Arencibia - Blue Jays

1B

Mark Teixeira - Yankees

2B

Brandon Phillips - Reds

SS

Jimmy Rollins - Phillies

3B

David Wright - Mets

UT

Ben Zobrist - Rays
Willie Bloomquist - Diamondbacks

OF

Ryan Braun - Brewers
Adam Jones - Orioles
Giancarlo Stanton - Marlins
Shane Victorino - Red Sox

Pitchers

SP

R.A. Dickey - Blue Jays
Kris Medlen - Braves
Ryan Vogelsong - Giants
Derek Holland - Rangers

RP

Jeremy Affeldt - Giants
Tim Collins - Royals
Glen Perkins - Twins
Heath Bell - Diamondbacks
Mitchell Boggs - Cardinals
Steve Cishek - Marlins
Luke Gregerson - Padres
Craig Kimbrel - Braves
Chris Perez - Indians
Vinnie Pestano - Indians