World Baseball Classic?

[rjortiz]

Mexico is finished.

[BSN07]

Aceves just s*** the bed for Mexico (2R-HR) against Italy and the game is tied 4-4 in the 4th.

 

Great there go a bunch of possible trade partners for Aceves in the Mexican league

[User Name]

Watching the DR-Venezuela WBC game. Someone just called Pablo Sandoval "Fat Ichiro". I lol'd, and it hurt when i did.

[BSN07]

Watching the DR-Venezuela WBC game. Someone just called Pablo Sandoval "Fat Ichiro". I lol'd, and it hurt when i did.

 

[Northern Star]

Watching the DR-Venezuela WBC game. Someone just called Pablo Sandoval "Fat Ichiro". I lol'd, and it hurt when i did.

 

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/craig_a_photos/pablo-sandoval-cake.gif

[RedSoxfanforlife305]

LMAO OH MY GOD. The tears flowing right now.

[SouthieFanatic]

Old friend and psychopath, Engel Beltre playing for Team Spain. I don't know what the rules are for parents/grandparents being born in other countries is, but this kid couldn't look anymore Dominican. Of course I understand he's nowhere near good enough for that squad. Also where the hell did Italy come from? Very surprising

[rjortiz]

Joe Torre bats Stanton 7th.

 

Behind Eric Hosmer.

[italstallianion]

Who the hell is on Team Italy? I remember that they tried to fill the team in the Olympics with Americans (like Mike Piazza) but I can't think of who they'd have that would beat Mexico and demolish Canada. I doubt reincarnation exists so it's not Joe DiMaggio.

[Northern Star]

Joe Torre bats Stanton 7th.

 

Behind Eric Hosmer.

 

Where the hell are the lineups posted? Can't see them anywhere.

[Northern Star]

Joe Torre bats Stanton 7th.

 

Behind Eric Hosmer.

 

OK, found the lineup. He's doing R,L,R,L,R. I hate managers who overthink things.

[Station 13]

Gonzo HR. Damnit.

 

Team USA would be good if managers let some of their best players go. I don't see how it is more of an injury risk than a spring training game. I tagged the tournament as spring training on crack.

[rjortiz]

USA is struggling right out of the gate.

[italstallianion]

I think struggling would imply that they're trying.

[Station 13]

the crowd at Chase really into the game.

[rjortiz]

Thought Stanton got a hold of that one.

[Station 13]

Thought Stanton got a hold of that one.

 

He did crushed it though.

[italstallianion]

One of my college buddies is at the game. He's American but of Mexican descent (a Dodgers fan) so I'm not sure who he's rooting for. He actually got a pic with Adrian Gonzalez and his twitter pic made it to the jumbotron.

[iortiz]

This USA team is full of talent Stanton, Braun, Rollings, etc.

[SouthieFanatic]

Who the hell is on Team Italy? I remember that they tried to fill the team in the Olympics with Americans (like Mike Piazza) but I can't think of who they'd have that would beat Mexico and demolish Canada. I doubt reincarnation exists so it's not Joe DiMaggio.

 

The only everyday MLB players that's there for them is Punto. Denorfia is there and Rizzo too. I've really enjoyed the games so far. Don't know why everyone bashes the WBC. Only reason I can think of is cause the US best players don't attend. On the other hand you look at the DR squad and they're absolutely stacked with MLB talent. US needs to get on board with this thing 100% next time around. I completely agree with Torre saying "This is our sport, we need to show up" or something along those lines

[SouthieFanatic]

This USA team is full of talent Stanton, Braun, Rollings, etc.

 

Yeah, but look at the amazing pitching we're missing ex. Verlander, Sabathia, etc. If we had more of the top line guys we'd be in the running for winning this. I like the pitching staff we have, but once we meet up with Japan, DR we won't have the man power

[BSN07]

The only everyday MLB players that's there for them is Punto. Denorfia is there and Rizzo too. I've really enjoyed the games so far. Don't know why everyone bashes the WBC. Only reason I can think of is cause the US best players don't attend. On the other hand you look at the DR squad and they're absolutely stacked with MLB talent. US needs to get on board with this thing 100% next time around. I completely agree with Torre saying "This is our sport, we need to show up" or something along those lines

 

Team Italy may not have a lot of ML players, but their coaching staff is full of ex ML players. They are well coached.

[rjortiz]

Crazy bench clearing brawl during the Canada Mexico game. Looks like Aceves got the worst of it.

[Bellhorn04]

Christ, I knew we'd get somebody injured from this thing.

[rjortiz]

Christ, I knew we'd get somebody injured from this thing.

 

He's not hurt. He just got tackled and punched.

[Northern Star]

USA's jerseys and caps suck ass, but which team's doesn't?

[rjortiz]

Team USA really sucks.

[Station 13]

Finally score a run. Keep it going.

[Northern Star]

This whole tournament is a farce. Mercy rule? Really??

[rjortiz]

Call the game right now for all I care. I got USA - 3 1/2.