Netherlands, World Baseball Classic
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Friday’s opener was a family affair for the Netherlands. Andruw Jones, who will enter the Baseball Hall of Fame this summer, is managing the team for the first time after playing for the Netherlands in 2006 and 2013.
Diamondbacks outfielder prospect Druw Jones started his World Baseball Classic with an RBI double, as his Hall of Fame father watched on.
The list Arizona Diamondbacks participating in the World Baseball classic continues to grow larger. On Thursday, it was announced that D-backs prospect and outfielder Druw Jones would be joining the tournament, representing Team Netherlands this year.
Nelson held Cleveland to one run in 5.2 innings and struck out five in his final spring tune-up. MLB Pipeline ranks the Arizona Diamondbacks farm system as the third best in baseball, trailing the Orioles and Dodgers.
This will be a big World Baseball Classic for Diamondbacks players Nolan Arenado representing a new team and Druw Jones playing for his father.
The Rays will be taking on the Team Netherlands for the World Baseball Classic this afternoon. The team features a former top prospect in Druw Jones plus established big leaugers Kenley Jansen, Xander Bogaerts,