World Baseball Classic

[boozeboxer]

I didn't realize this, but the loser between Venezuela and Spain needs to through a qualifier tournament to qualify for the next WBC. That's good, as it makes the game a little more meaningful.

You mean next years WBC?

Well, it's every 3 years (or 4, not very consistent right now... as they've had it in 2006, 2009, and now 2013). But yeah... the next WBC. The loser has to go through a qualifier, whereas the winner is still eliminated from this tournament, but has an automatic berth in the next WBC.

No reason not to have it next year or at least every other year!

Imagine the Olympics or the FIFA World Cup being held every year. It would take some of the glamour off. I think every 3 years is good. It gives countries something to look forward to, without waiting too long.

I'm just pretty excited, because I think this is just what baseball needed to help it take off on the international stage.

Well I am sure you are right.

Personally, I probably do not value it as much as those of other countries, as it is more just a different way to get ready for MLB and allows something more interesting for our spring training camp.

I think we can all agree it would better if it occurred in definite, set years. That may or may not be possible with the Union and MLB, unless through bargaining?