Giants' Jeff Samardzija: Could join Team USA
Samardzija received an invite to join Team USA as an alternate in the WBC.
Analysis:
Samardzija seems willing to join his countrymen in action at the WBC, but he also understands that the decision may not ultimately be his, stating that, "When you play for another team and you're committed to them for a long-term stretch it's a little out of your hands." If he attends, he will join teammates Brandon Crawford and Buster Posey on Team USA, and he may also be joined by new teammate, Mark Melancon, who was also extended an alternate invitation. Wherever he ends up finishing out his spring campaign, one thing is for sure, he will begin the regular season as the Giants' fourth starter.