Update (11:20 a.m.): MLB announced Giants catchers Buster Posey will participate in the World Baseball Classic for the United States.
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Buster Posey is reportedly getting prepared to represent his country.
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The Giants' catcher is on USA Baseball's provisional roster for the World Baseball Classic and is likely to play in the tournament, according to Fox Sports' Jon Morosi.
The 16-team tournament will be held from March 9-22 across four countries.
The championship round will be at Dodger Stadium.
Giants pitchers and catchers report to spring training in mid-February.
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Opening Day for the Orange and Black is April 2 at the Diamondbacks.
Buster Posey hit .288 with 14 home runs and 80 RBI last season. He started 122 games at catcher and took home his first Gold Glove.