World Baseball Classic

[boozeboxer]

Yeah Tito Mendoza is one of my favorite pitchers. He only makes around half a million this year and outperforms some players on our team that make 5 + million.

He won't make our rotation but will be a great long reliever.

I agree, this is a fun event and is alot of fun for other countries too. Baseball seems to be alot more important in other countries than here now. Just seems like the majority of kids go for other sports.

[TitoFan]

Pitching is one aspect of baseball we've never been known for here in Puerto Rico. Some decent pitchers, but nothing like a Pedro Martinez or a Mariano Rivera. We're mostly known for producing good catchers.

And yeah, I know what you mean about baseball in other countries vs baseball in the States. It seems football and basketball are higher on kids' list than baseball. And meanwhile, baseball has picked up in other countries.

Personally, I love seeing the international interest pick up... and I love seeing how the Baseball Classic is progressing. With Saddo's being a very international, but mostly British boxing forum, baseball doesn't get a lot of mention. Cricket is considered more of an international sport. But I think the Classic is going to grow international baseball interest very, very significantly.



(Side Note: I'm tempted to refer to the classic by its initials, WBC, but as a boxing fan, WBC only has one meaning to me. )

[TigerFan]

Just seen this on Sportscenter

Canada-Mexico brawl breaks out in WBC game - ESPN

[VictorCharlie]

Just seen this on Sportscenter

Canada-Mexico brawl breaks out in WBC game - ESPN

If you are going to lose the game badly at least don't get beat up in the brawl.

[Dia bando]

Never been to Baseball game, but it looks to be something to attended in the US, if given the
chance.

[TitoFan]

Just seen this on Sportscenter

Canada-Mexico brawl breaks out in WBC game - ESPN

If you are going to lose the game badly at least don't get beat up in the brawl.

So Mexico gets stomped by Canada in the baseball game, and their asses kicked in the brawl.
Hahaha.

BTW, that was a total bush league move by Mexico's 3rd baseman and pitcher in intentionally beaning the Canada batter. The game's not over till it's over. If you're getting blown out, put another pitcher in there. Suck it up, you're a professional. Besides, as the announcer said, there's run differential tie-breakers involved. Totally bush league by the Mexican team.

[boozeboxer]

Venezuela is looking good against Spain right now...

[TitoFan]

Venezuela is looking good against Spain right now...

Miguel Cabrera and Pablo Sandoval are about due for a big game.
They're like unexploded ordnance.

[TitoFan]

Puerto Rico 6, Venezuela 3....... YEAH!!

Just got back from Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan from having attended the Puerto Rico vs Venezuela game. It was electric! The first thing that struck me was the number of Venezuelan fans at the game, all decked out in the Venezuelan team caps and jerseys. Also the large number of Venezuelan flags being waved at the stadium. That's what I love about these international competitions.

Venezuela was favored, as they along with the Dominican Republic were rated the best teams in Group C. Puerto Rico was a close third, with Spain lagging behind. But tonight's win over Venezuela catapults Puerto Rico into the second round, along with Dominican Republic, who had already beaten Venezuela earlier in the round robin first round.

It was cool seeing some of the best Major Leaguers out there, such as Miguel Cabrera and Pablo Sandoval, both from Venezuela. Miguel is coming off winning the Triple Crown this year, the first Major Leaguer to do so in 45 years. And I think Pablo Sandoval was the MVP of this year's World Series. Puerto Rico, of course, counters with the likes of Carlos Beltran and Yadier Molina.

The stadium looked great. About the only thing I would add is a larger screen to show replays and stuff like that. Anyway, the atmosphere was electric, and I shouted myself hoarse. I'll probably be like that for a couple of days. I went with my brother, and we had pretty good seats. But it took us about an hour to get out of the stadium and the parking lot.

Then we went to Lupi's, a late night Mexican food place, and watched some of the USA vs Italy game on ESPN Deportes.

Tomorrow Puerto Rico plays the Dominican Republic, but it's meaningless, because both of them have advanced to Round 2. Venezuela and Spain have been eliminated.

[boozeboxer]

Puerto Rico 6, Venezuela 3....... YEAH!!

Just got back from Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan from having attended the Puerto Rico vs Venezuela game. It was electric! The first thing that struck me was the number of Venezuelan fans at the game, all decked out in the Venezuelan team caps and jerseys. Also the large number of Venezuelan flags being waved at the stadium. That's what I love about these international competitions.

Venezuela was favored, as they along with the Dominican Republic were rated the best teams in Group C. Puerto Rico was a close third, with Spain lagging behind. But tonight's win over Venezuela catapults Puerto Rico into the second round, along with Dominican Republic, who had already beaten Venezuela earlier in the round robin first round.

It was cool seeing some of the best Major Leaguers out there, such as Miguel Cabrera and Pablo Sandoval, both from Venezuela. Miguel is coming off winning the Triple Crown this year, the first Major Leaguer to do so in 45 years. And I think Pablo Sandoval was the MVP of this year's World Series. Puerto Rico, of course, counters with the likes of Carlos Beltran and Yadier Molina.

The stadium looked great. About the only thing I would add is a larger screen to show replays and stuff like that. Anyway, the atmosphere was electric, and I shouted myself hoarse. I'll probably be like that for a couple of days. I went with my brother, and we had pretty good seats. But it took us about an hour to get out of the stadium and the parking lot.

Then we went to Lupi's, a late night Mexican food place, and watched some of the USA vs Italy game on ESPN Deportes.

Tomorrow Puerto Rico plays the Dominican Republic, but it's meaningless, because both of them have advanced to Round 2. Venezuela and Spain have been eliminated.

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Sounds like a great time!!