Team USA manager Davey Johnson (L) takes the ball from starting pitcher Roy Oswalt (44) as catcher Brian McCann and third baseman David Wright (R) look on in the fourth inning during the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic against Team Japan in Los Angeles, California March 22, 2009.

Team USA starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie (L) reacts before being removed from the game by manager Davey Johnson (R) as catcher Chris Iannetta stands in the center in the second inning as they met Team Venezuela in their second round World Baseball Classic game in Miami, Florida March 18...

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MIAMI - MARCH 18: Brian Roberts #6 of the United States is congratulated by manager Davey Johnson #5 after scoring in the sixth inning against Venezuela during day 5 of round 2 of the World Baseball Classic at Dolphin Stadium on March 18, 2009 in Miami, Florida.

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MIAMI - MARCH 18: Starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie #46 of the United States is relieved by manager Davey Johnson #5 in the second inning against Venezuela during day 5 of round 2 of the World Baseball Classic at Dolphin Stadium on March 18, 2009 in Miami, Florida.

Team USA Derek Jeter (C), manager Davey Johnson (R) and Curtis Granderson celebrate as their team scores against Team Venezuela during the sixth inning of their World Baseball Classic (WBC) game in Toronto, March 8, 2009.

Team USA manager Davey Johnson (R) talks with Team Canada manager Ernie Whitt before their World Baseball Classic (WBC) game in Toronto, March 7, 2009.

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TORONTO, ON - MARCH 07: Managers Ernie Whitt #21 of Canada and Davey Johnson #5 of the USA shake hands before the game during the 2009 World Baseball Classic Pool C match on March 7, 2009 at the Rogers Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Team USA manager Davey Johnson (C) talks with coaches Barry Larkin (L) and Bill Ripken during workout before their World Baseball Classic games in Toronto, March 6, 2009.

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TAMPA, FL - MARCH 3: Manager Davey Johnson #5 of the USA World Baseball Classic team celebrates a run scored by infielder Chipper Jones #10 against the New York Yankees March 3, 2009 at at George Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida.

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CLEARWATER, FL - MARCH 2: Manager Davey Johnson #5 of the USA World Baseball Classic team watches a practice March 2, 2009 at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Florida.

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CLEARWATER, FL - MARCH 2: Manager Davey Johnson #5 of the USA World Baseball Classic team directs a practice March 2, 2009 at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Florida.

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New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, right, and Davey Johnson pose for photos after a World Baseball Classic news conference at the Baseball Winter Meeting in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008. Johnson will get another chance to manage the United States.

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New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, right, and Davey Johnson pose for photos after a World Baseball Classic news conference at the Baseball Winter Meeting in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008. Johnson will get another chance to manage the United States.

Team USA manager Davey Johnson is seen during a workout for the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic in Los Angeles, March 20, 2009.

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United States manager Davey Johnson walks the field during practice for the World Baseball Classic game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Friday, March 20, 2009.

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United States manager Davey Johnson talks to reporters before the game against Netherlands at the second round of the World Baseball Classic in Miami, Sunday, March 15, 2009.

Team USA manager Davey Johnson looks out from the bench during his team's World Baseball Classic (WBC) game against Team Venezuela in Toronto, March 11, 2009.

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United States manager Davey Johnson talks to reporters before a World Baseball Classic game against Venezuela in Toronto on Sunday, March 8, 2009.

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United States manager Davey Johnson talks to reporters before a World Baseball Classic game against Venezuela in Toronto on Sunday, March 8, 2009.

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United States manager Davey Johnson talks to a journalist ahead of the World Baseball Classic group C game against Venezuela in Toronto on Sunday, March 8, 2009.

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United States Manager Davey Johnson hits a ball during a practice session ahead of the World Baseball Classic group C game between Canada and the United States, at the Rogers Centre, in Toronto, on Saturday March 7, 2009.

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United States manager Davey Johnson comments on a bat during practice for the World Baseball Classic in Toronto, on Friday, March 6, 2009.

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Davey Johnson speaks during a World Baseball Classic news conference at the Baseball Winter Meetings in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008.

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Davey Johnson attends a World Baseball Classic news conference at the Baseball Winter Meeting in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008.

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United States starting pitcher Roy Oswalt gives is taken out of the game by manager Davey Johnson during the fourth inning of a semifinal against Japan at the World Baseball Classic in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 22, 2009.