GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Team Canada's Ernie Whitt concedes that he must manage more than games in the World Baseball Classic. He must manage pitch count, too. The opening round has a strict pitch count of 65, but rules also state a player must have four days' rest if he throws 50 or more pitches With that in mind and an eye on the second round, Whitt is hoping to cap his long-range pitchers at 45. He's set two "starters" for each pool game before he turns it over to the bullpen. He also tried to put experience in the early games and unknown commodities in the pool play finale against the United States. Former Major Leaguer Shawn Hill will start Friday's game vs. Italy, with veteran Japanese...
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