Rangers' center fielder Josh Hamilton has told SI.com that he will decline an invitation to play for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic. "If I had four or five years under my belt, I think I would do it," said Hamilton. "I think I would be better served by going to spring training and by getting that work in, because I missed so much time." After March's event, the next WBC will be in 2013. "I was excited about it," Hamilton said. "I wanted to do it, especially with the chance to play with a guy like Derek Jeter. I think the next time it comes around I'd love to play."