Garciaparra withdraws from World Baseball Classic

On friday Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman withdrew from the World Baseball Classic. He then procceded to say "While I am honored to have been asked to participate, at this point, I believe it is really important for me to concentrate on the year ahead, Given all that I have been through with my health the past couple of years, and now with changing both teams and positions, I feel this is the time for me to focus on doing my best for the Dodgers, my new teammates and the wonderful fans in Los Angeles.". He be in full health at the begining of the baseball season for the first time since his Red Sox days.