World Baseball Classic

[mvp 78]

Nah.

[Fisk]

For anyone who doesn't believe that the WBC is a big deal or that it's a joke, watch some of the games and watch the reactions of both the players and the fans. The announcers likened the excitement of the crowds to the crowds of World Cup Soccer playoffs and crowds of later rounds of the NCAA March Madness games.

 

The U.S. plays the DR at 6:30 tonight. Who's in?

 

I'll be in. Was not that excited about it, but there have been some great games. Fun to watch the excitement of the players. Also jonesing for games that mean something.

[Wade Boggs]

I'll be in. Was not that excited about it, but there have been some great games. Fun to watch the excitement of the players. Also jonesing for games that mean something.

 

I'm in. Just hope no players get injured. I like the intensity. The crowd going crazy. It gets the juices flowing.

[Behindenemylines]

The WBC is dumb and I haven't watched an inning since the first WBC.

 

If players want to play, fine. It's no different than playing in a winter league, imo.

 

I agree, but if major injuries occur then it becomes an issue. I'm concerned with the pitchers who may go all out pitching for their country before they are ready. Glad no Sox pitchers are participating.

[cp176]

For anyone who doesn't believe that the WBC is a big deal or that it's a joke, watch some of the games and watch the reactions of both the players and the fans. The announcers likened the excitement of the crowds to the crowds of World Cup Soccer playoffs and crowds of later rounds of the NCAA March Madness games.

 

The U.S. plays the DR at 6:30 tonight. Who's in?

 

I am absolutely sure that for many people and for many countries it is a great big deal. it's a good thing. I will also be overjoyed if none of our pitchers are involved.

[Kimmi]

Nah.

 

Party pooper.

[Kimmi]

I'll be in. Was not that excited about it, but there have been some great games. Fun to watch the excitement of the players. Also jonesing for games that mean something.

 

That's what I'm talking about! Woot woot!

[Kimmi]

I'm in. Just hope no players get injured. I like the intensity. The crowd going crazy. It gets the juices flowing.

 

I agree with every part of this post.

[Kimmi]

I am absolutely sure that for many people and for many countries it is a great big deal. it's a good thing. I will also be overjoyed if none of our pitchers are involved.

 

I understand the concern for the health of our players, and all the players for that matter.

 

While I enjoy watching it, I'm just as happy that most of our players have opted out.

[Kimmi]

I just finished watching the game between Mexico and Italy earlier today. Going to the bottom of the 9th, Mexico was up 9-5 on their home field, though they were the away team. Relievers Sergio Romo, followed by Oliver Perez, allowed Italy, the underdog, to score 5 runs without recording an out.

 

The crowd was deflated and in complete shock. I felt bad for them, but since I had no horse in that race, I thoroughly enjoyed the ending.

[Fisk]

Andrew Miller is taking a beating.

[Northern Star]

I've already lost interest and it's not even halfway done.

[S5Dewey]

Glad no Sox pitchers are participating.

Well...not exactly. When Team USA played the Sox most (all?) of the Team USA pitchers were Sox farm hands.

[Kimmi]

Andrew Miller is taking a beating.

 

Poor Miller. Even though the U.S. lost, that was a really enjoyable game. The DR team is tough.

 

During the game, they showed highlights from the Venezuela game, which looked like a great game as well. The point I wanted to bring up about that game is that the Royals had a pretty big scare with Salvador Perez having to be helped off the field with a knee injury suffered from a collision at the plate. It sounds like Perez will be okay (nothing broken), but injury is a legitimate concern of this tournament.

[Kimmi]

I've already lost interest and it's not even halfway done.

 

Party pooper.

[Fisk]

Poor Miller. Even though the U.S. lost, that was a really enjoyable game. The DR team is tough.

 

During the game, they showed highlights from the Venezuela game, which looked like a great game as well. The point I wanted to bring up about that game is that the Royals had a pretty big scare with Salvador Perez having to be helped off the field with a knee injury suffered from a collision at the plate. It sounds like Perez will be okay (nothing broken), but injury is a legitimate concern of this tournament.

 

I don't agree with the WBC because of the money owed the players and how much a serious injury can hurt a team. Owners have everything to lose ang almost nothing to gain.

That being said, how can last nights game not get you excited. The Dominican crowd had that stadium shaking.

[Kimmi]

I don't agree with the WBC because of the money owed the players and how much a serious injury can hurt a team. Owners have everything to lose ang almost nothing to gain.

That being said, how can last nights game not get you excited. The Dominican crowd had that stadium shaking.

 

I completely understand and even agree with that sentiment.

[Kimmi]

Meanwhile, Japan and the Netherlands were tied 6-6 in the 11th.

 

For this tournament, once the game gets to the 11th, the batting team starts the inning with runners on 1st and 2nd.

 

The first batter up for Japan sacrificed the runners to 2nd and 3rd. The next batter got a base hit. 8-6 Japan, just like that. The Netherlands will get the same opportunity in their at bat.

[Spudboy]

What network can the WBC games be seen on?

[Fisk]

What network can the WBC games be seen on?

 

MLB network

[Kimmi]

There is another good game on tv right now between the DR and Colombia. 3-3, bottom of the 8th.

 

This game has implications for Team USA also. Colombia just won't go away.

[Wade Boggs]

There is another good game on tv right now between the DR and Colombia. 3-3, bottom of the 8th.

 

This game has implications for Team USA also. Colombia just won't go away.

 

I looked over at MLB.COM and Gagne is not available in this game. I was just curious if he was going in there. Just assuming it stays the way it is after losing like that yesterday hopefully it doesn't carry over.

 

Please overlook all spelling errors and other stuff it's not my strength. I have a mind for the game not writing it. Lol

[Fisk]

There is another good game on tv right now between the DR and Colombia. 3-3, bottom of the 8th.

 

This game has implications for Team USA also. Colombia just won't go away.

 

What a game.

[Kimmi]

What a game.

 

Very good game. The final score is misleading, 10-3, but the DR scored 7 runs in the 11th, given runners on 1st and 2nd to start the inning.

 

I feel bad for Colombia, who didn't even qualify to play in the last WBC. They played tough against the US and the DR, both overwhelming favorites. Instead of being 3-0 and winning the pool, they are 1-2 and on the brink of elimination.

[User Name]

Last night's game and today's game were both very enjoyable for me. The slider Cruz hit for a homer was a perfect 2-strike pitch. Cruz had no business hitting that out of the park fair.

[Fisk]

Last night's game and today's game were both very enjoyable for me. The slider Cruz hit for a homer was a perfect 2-strike pitch. Cruz had no business hitting that out of the park fair.

 

I had no rooting interest in the game, but when Cruz hit that homerun it was like a game 7 of the World Series, cannot ask for a better game. Very exciting. Another great game today.

[User Name]

Have to root for me 'ome country.

[Fisk]

Have to root for me 'ome country.

 

They definitely have a lot of pride in their players, it is fun to watch.

[User Name]

The WBC is required viewing here. The country essentially stops during games when DR is playing. You can watch the game in virtually any business that has electricity and a television in it.

[Spudboy]

Even the chickens take a break from riding donkeys in the DR when their team is playing a game in the WBC.

 

Now that is natinal pride.