Bonus WBC News: Terry Collins to manage China

Terry Collins will manage Team China in the second World Baseball Classic, which will be played from March 5-23 in four countries and territories and seven venues, Major League Baseball announced Monday.
He replaces Jim Lefebvre, who managed the Chinese national team throughout its formative years and recently left to become the Padres’ hitting coach.

Collins last managed in the Major Leagues with the Angels in 1999. He had three-year tours with the Angels (‘97-‘99) and Astros (‘94-‘96), and he compiled a 444-434 record over those stints.

Most recently, Collins managed the Orix Buffaloes in the Japan league, resigning from that position early in the 2008 season. He went to Japan in ‘07 after working as the director of player development for the Dodgers.

“Your Mission: Prepare a short-season A-Ball team to take on defending champions Samurai Japan in Tokyo and not get your asses kicked. You have two months. Good luck!”