WBC reading list

Here are a couple stories on the World Baseball Classic worth reading:

• An ESPN.com story has more info on the atmosphere in Toronto and the pressure on the U.S. players in the 9th inning.
• A story from the New York Times on how Mexico doesn't consider baseball much of a priority.
• A column by the Chicago Tribune's Rick Morrissey on the U.S. and other countries' attitudes about the tournament.

The U.S. team plays Venezuela at 8 p.m. tonight. A win sends either team in the semi-final round in Miami.