From what i have been reading. it looks more and more like there will be a world cup of baseball in february 2005. if memory serves correctly, the decision will be taken either next month or during the all-star break. major teams likely involved would be: korea, taiwan, japan, canada, usa, dr, puerto rico, venezuela, mexico. it will not only be endorsed by major league baseball but major league baseball will also encourage the professionals to play. so if we have a pitching staff of 10 and another, say, 15 position players, who would you have on the Dominican team? my money would be on them to win.