Was reading that because of the WBC rules, the US might not be in the finals. If Japan defeats Korea, then the US is eliminated even before playing the game against Mexico. Japan defeated Mexico, 6-1 yesterday.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/baseball/20060314-2049-bbi-classic-japan-mexico.html
http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/baseball/20060314-2049-bbi-classic-japan-mexico.html