![Toronto Blue Jays catcher Rod Barajas, left, misses the ball as the Chicago Cubs' Derek Lee slides safely into home on a RBI single by Mark DeRosa during the third inning of Toronto Blue Jays catcher Rod Barajas, left, misses the ball as the Chicago Cubs' Derek Lee slides safely into home on a RBI single by Mark DeRosa during the third inning of](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2PA120P/toronto-blue-jays-catcher-rod-barajas-left-misses-the-ball-as-the-chicago-cubs-derek-lee-slides-safely-into-home-on-a-rbi-single-by-mark-derosa-during-the-third-inning-of-an-interleague-baseball-game-in-toronto-saturday-june-14-2008-the-cubs-won-6-2-ap-photothe-canadian-press-jp-moczulski-2PA120P.jpg)
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Rod Barajas, left, misses the ball as the Chicago Cubs' Derek Lee slides safely into home on a RBI single by Mark DeRosa during the third inning of
![Home plate umpire Dan Iassogna rules Team USA's Mark DeRosa (no. 7) safe at the plate as Team Venezuela's catcher Ramon Hernandez appeals in sixth inning action during Round 1 of the Home plate umpire Dan Iassogna rules Team USA's Mark DeRosa (no. 7) safe at the plate as Team Venezuela's catcher Ramon Hernandez appeals in sixth inning action during Round 1 of the](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W0AJ07/home-plate-umpire-dan-iassogna-rules-team-usas-mark-derosa-no-7-safe-at-the-plate-as-team-venezuelas-catcher-ramon-hernandez-appeals-in-sixth-inning-action-during-round-1-of-the-world-baseball-classic-at-the-rogers-center-in-toronto-canada-on-march-8-2009-upi-photochristine-chew-W0AJ07.jpg)
Home plate umpire Dan Iassogna rules Team USA's Mark DeRosa (no. 7) safe at the plate as Team Venezuela's catcher Ramon Hernandez appeals in sixth inning action during Round 1 of the
![March 8, 2009: Left fielder - third baseman Mark DeRosa (7) of Team USA during the first round of the World Baseball Classic at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Team March 8, 2009: Left fielder - third baseman Mark DeRosa (7) of Team USA during the first round of the World Baseball Classic at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Team](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2P5Y4JE/march-8-2009-left-fielder-third-baseman-mark-derosa-7-of-team-usa-during-the-first-round-of-the-world-baseball-classic-at-the-rogers-centre-in-toronto-ontario-canada-team-usa-defeated-venezuela-15-6-to-secure-a-spot-in-the-second-round-of-the-tournament-mike-janesfour-seam-images-via-ap-images-2P5Y4JE.jpg)
March 8, 2009: Left fielder - third baseman Mark DeRosa (7) of Team USA during the first round of the World Baseball Classic at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Team
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Meet USA's star-studded World Baseball Classic coaching staff, from Ken Griffey Jr. to Andy Pettitte | Sporting News Australia
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Mark DeRosa named U.S. National Team manager for World Baseball Classic - World Baseball Softball Confederation - wbsc.org
![Former Penn standout Mark DeRosa is excited to manage Team USA in the World Baseball Classic ~ Philadelphia Baseball Review - Phillies News, Rumors and Analysis Former Penn standout Mark DeRosa is excited to manage Team USA in the World Baseball Classic ~ Philadelphia Baseball Review - Phillies News, Rumors and Analysis](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiH-3b2NLTJ6FLM6p5yAlLTsdOlBpUjLUwtzu0cpGZffISEKDMfKCXTA4kQBzL4NS9chLNdE5nzTDFhLa5U2yuaTn9aM6Oqya70ae6kMivrgHMMSgGH6npmixt8VzMWWR3d1yOBnC63fF4q8cZkUjOzfNlRNZIJl7vq0BFXGLVQzAmxb-ksgpfF-vf/s806/derosa.png)
Former Penn standout Mark DeRosa is excited to manage Team USA in the World Baseball Classic ~ Philadelphia Baseball Review - Phillies News, Rumors and Analysis
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Rosenthal: A unique challenge — Mark DeRosa makes managerial debut with star-studded Team USA in WBC - The Athletic
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Team USA Bounces Back, Mercy Rules Canada 12-1 — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America
![Elliott: Freeman chose Canada over Team USA to honour mom -- unlike my guess — Canadian Baseball Network Elliott: Freeman chose Canada over Team USA to honour mom -- unlike my guess — Canadian Baseball Network](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54f9f8eee4b0cfcc918a27eb/d58ea8f6-335f-4dc4-b061-1600fb2974b5/dero.jpg)
Elliott: Freeman chose Canada over Team USA to honour mom -- unlike my guess — Canadian Baseball Network
![Former Quaker Mark DeRosa Tabbed Team USA Manager For World Baseball Classic - University of Pennsylvania Athletics Former Quaker Mark DeRosa Tabbed Team USA Manager For World Baseball Classic - University of Pennsylvania Athletics](https://pennathletics.com/images/2022/8/23/DeRosa_WBC_Teaser.jpg?preset=large.socialmediaimage)
Former Quaker Mark DeRosa Tabbed Team USA Manager For World Baseball Classic - University of Pennsylvania Athletics
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Toronto Blue Jays' Mark DeRosa enjoys a spring renaissance after considering retirement | National Post
![Mark DeRosa of the Texas Rangers slides in safe at home as Baltimore Oriole catcher Ramon Hernandez awaits the throw in the fourth inning. The Rangers defeated the Orioles, 2-1, at Oriole Mark DeRosa of the Texas Rangers slides in safe at home as Baltimore Oriole catcher Ramon Hernandez awaits the throw in the fourth inning. The Rangers defeated the Orioles, 2-1, at Oriole](https://l450v.alamy.com/450v/w0add1/toronto-blue-jays-aaron-hill-slides-but-is-out-at-second-base-as-texas-rangers-mark-derosa-throws-to-first-for-a-double-play-to-end-the-fifth-inning-at-the-rogers-center-in-toronto-canada-on-july-18-2006-the-rangers-went-on-to-defeat-the-jays-5-2-upi-photochristine-chew-w0add1.jpg)
Mark DeRosa of the Texas Rangers slides in safe at home as Baltimore Oriole catcher Ramon Hernandez awaits the throw in the fourth inning. The Rangers defeated the Orioles, 2-1, at Oriole
![USA Manager Mark DeRosa Blamed by Fans for WBC Loss vs. Mexico over Lineup Decisions | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report USA Manager Mark DeRosa Blamed by Fans for WBC Loss vs. Mexico over Lineup Decisions | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report](https://media.bleacherreport.com/image/upload/x_179,y_35,w_1616,h_1076,c_crop/c_fill,g_faces,w_1600,h_1600,q_95/v1678706800/cdwltntpiwi9fkyetfvx.jpg)
USA Manager Mark DeRosa Blamed by Fans for WBC Loss vs. Mexico over Lineup Decisions | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report
![Team USA manager Mark DeRosa says squad has noticed they are not favorites to repeat as World Baseball Classic champs: "They're very aware" Team USA manager Mark DeRosa says squad has noticed they are not favorites to repeat as World Baseball Classic champs: "They're very aware"](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/03/6fd40-16782331149187-1920.jpg)
Team USA manager Mark DeRosa says squad has noticed they are not favorites to repeat as World Baseball Classic champs: "They're very aware"
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