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Phillies' Michael Saunders: Won't play for Team Canada

Saunders said Thursday that he will not play for Canada in the World Baseball Classic, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Analysis:

Saunders said he wants to stay in camp to get to know his new teammates and to get comfortable playing with everyone on the field. He is set to open the season as the Phillies' starting right fielder.

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