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Last modified Friday, March 3, 2006 11:30 PM PST Email this story Print this story Comment in our Blog Team USA outfielder Ken Griffey Jr., takes batting practice for the World Baseball Classic on Friday at Chase Field in Phoenix.

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team knows importance of staying healthy at the WBC By: SHAUN O'NEILL - Staff Writer PHOENIX - Major-league players were reduced to wide-eyed gawkers.

Long-jaded superstars gave the "thrilled to be here" quote - and meant it.The first workout of the U.S.

squad Friday morning at Chase Field brought with it evidence that the World Baseball Classic is something different indeed.

Be it marketing ploy, made-for-TV exhibition or true international championship, it was something out of the ordinary for the players who donned the red, white and blue uniforms for the first time.

"This is no All-Star atmosphere," said pitcher Jake Peavy of the Padres, surrounded by a bevy of All-Stars.

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...To pacify the niggling celebrity conscience, there's even a designer human rights campaign T-shirt, while a stain-removing pen ($3) may prove useful for eradicating any telltale lipstick traces.

These are just some of the gifts showered on those who already have everything - except, perhaps, an Oscar - by those seeking the kind of product exposure money can't buy.

Unless, that is, you pay placement companies such as the Los Angeles-based Distinctive Assets, who prepare the losers' bags.

Even the separate nominees' bags feature diamond studded lingerie and a 22-carat gold-leaf hammer.

And while not included in the gift bags, The Glenlivet offered Highland dress outfits for the best actor and best supporting actor nominees.

No one knows if Heath Ledger and David Strathairn will wear kilts, but don't be surprised if next year's ceremony looks like an out-take from Brigadoon.

Read on to find out what's in a loser's bag...

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