Here’s some interesting stats relating to the WBC:

Highest World Baseball Classic team batting average:

1. Cuba 2009 .313
2. Japan 2006 .311
3. Mexico 2009 .305
4. Venezuela 2009 .304

Here’s the Most Games Played in Major League Baseball:

1. Pete Rose (Retired) — 3,562
2. Derek Jeter (Active) — 2,585

Until then see you at the park.

Here’s a look at the recent transactions processed to date:

American League

Boston: Optioned RHP Daniel Bard to Portland.

Cleveland: Optioned LHP Scott Barnes to Columbus.

Kansas City: Optioned LHP Will Smith to Omaha.

LA Angels: Traded C Chris Snyder to Baltimore for RHP Rob Delaney.

Oakland: Recalled RHP Dan Straily from Sacramento. Optioned RHP Jesse Chavez to Sacramento.

Toronto: Announced LHP Aaron Laffey refused an outright assignment to Buffalo and elected to become a free agent.

National League

Cincinnati: Placed OF Chris Heisey on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF Donald Lutz from Pensacola.

Washington: Activated C Wilson Ramos from the 15-day DL.

Until then see ya at the park!