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2013 World Baseball Classic

Mets – Willets Point Aug 28 2012 03:38 PM

Apparently the defending champions may boycott next year.

The Second Spitter Aug 28 2012 07:25 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Does anybody in the US actually care about this tournament?

Mets – Willets Point Aug 28 2012 07:32 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

The Second Spitter wrote: Does anybody in the US actually care about this tournament? I care.

Ceetar Aug 28 2012 07:34 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

The Second Spitter wrote: Does anybody in the US actually care about this tournament? sure. It's baseball, it sorta counts more than Spring Training. Stadium was more into the WBC game I went to in 2009 than any Met game that season.

The Second Spitter Aug 28 2012 07:36 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Maybe the question should have been: do any MLB'ers care about winning this tournament?

Swan Swan H Aug 28 2012 07:37 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

It's a charade, a huge waste of time and effort, and the qualification process is entirely fraudulent. Anybody who eats at Olive Garden during 2012 qualifies to play for Italy. Blow it up.

The Second Spitter Aug 28 2012 07:41 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Swan Swan H wrote: Anybody who eats at Olive Garden during 2012 qualifies to play for Italy. Blow it up. Not as bad as Clay Bellingeropoulos playing for Greece in the 2004 Olympics, on the basis of one Greek Great-Grandparent.

Swan Swan H Aug 28 2012 07:44 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

The Second Spitter wrote: Swan Swan H wrote: Anybody who eats at Olive Garden during 2012 qualifies to play for Italy. Blow it up. Not as bad as Clay Bellingeropoulos playing for Greece in the 2004 Olympics, on the basis of one Greek Great-Grandparent. Indeed. Anything to get MLB players on the rosters.

bmfc1 Sep 14 2012 05:43 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Josh Satin is playing for Team Israel during this month's WBC qualifying round. http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/pro ... -released/

G-Fafif Sep 14 2012 06:39 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Too bad Josh didn't stick around. Never got to hear his walkup music. [youtube:1pcavwfu]BYoSsdvEzxM[/youtube:1pcavwfu]

Vic Sage Sep 14 2012 08:11 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

their big hitter is Shawn Green!

Benjamin Grimm Sep 14 2012 08:18 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

I was really into the WBC the first time around, to a degree that surprised me. The second time, I didn't pay a drop of attention. That surprised me too, because of how much I enjoyed it the first time.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 14 2012 08:25 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

It's far from perfect wrt scheduling, player participation, etc., and I knida wish it weren't under MLB's direction, but all that said I think it's important for the longterm global health of the game. And it does beat spring training.

Frayed Knot Sep 14 2012 10:26 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: It's far from perfect wrt scheduling, player participation, etc., and I knida wish it weren't under MLB's direction, but all that said I think it's important for the longterm global health of the game. And it does beat spring training. This is where I'm at too. It's not perfect and will never be perfect (not even sure what perfect could be) but the suggestions to "fix" it that have it being played in November, or in mid-winter, or whenever, are going to have just as many drawbacks as holding it in March. I also think that the comments from those (like say Keith) who seem almost violently against it are hyper-boling and hyper-ventilating at the same time. Even the teams who stay in it the longest are playing, what?, like six to eight games max, and are doing so during a time in which they'd be playing games anyway - even if somewhat more relaxed ones. So while announcer Keith is, I'm sure, fondly remembering his days of ST as a relaxed time filled with half-days of work followed by beach or golf and wouldn't want to give that up, I've a feeling that if player Keith were given the option to participate and, let's not let this fact slide, get extra paid for it, he wouldn't be so quick to trash the concept.

Frayed Knot Sep 14 2012 07:38 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Among the players on the roster for the German team trying to qualify for the WBC: Toby Gardenhire Born in 1982 in Manhasset L.I. Spent six years in the Minnesota minor league system Qualification: Father born in West Germany

Fman99 Sep 14 2012 08:20 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

The WBC can die in a fire, were it personified or objectified properly for that to occur.

Frayed Knot Sep 14 2012 08:31 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Fman99 wrote: The WBC can die in a fire, were it personified or objectified properly for that to occur. So I should put you down as 'Undecided' on this topic then?

Edgy MD Sep 17 2012 10:09 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Josh Satin and his hirstute eyebrows has gotten all of one trip to the plate for the Metties in 2012, but the virtue of his briss and his bar mitzvah qualify him for Israeli citizenship or to join the Israeli national baseball squad. Jeff Kaplan was born in Dana Point, California. But the blood of Samson flows in his veins as demostrated by his 5-0, 3.50 season in relief for St. Lucie and Binghamton. And the spirit of Judas Maccabee animates him as he, too, takes the field for Israel. Kai Gronauer has a less eliptical birthright for competition. He may have gotten as far as his talent will take him in affiliated ball, putting up Nickeasean numbers between high A and AA, but that won't stop the Solingen, Germany native from lacing 'em up for German glory. Injuries and limited effectiveness kept outfielder Adam Loewen from earning a callup to Flushing this season, but the Vancouverian will be making an interesting return to Team Canada, having thrown 3 2/3 scoreless against the US back in 2006 before his left arm started betraying him. Hamilton Bennett may hail from Tega Cay, South Carolina, but just sounds like a Pride & Prejudice character. His 7-2, 2.55 season in the St. Lucie bullpen may merely be Florida State League numbers, but those and his priggish name are good enough to get him an invite to take the mound for the UK. Five years removed from his last big league appearance, being one of the most productive Jewish players in history still gets Shawn Green an invite to be the senior member of Team Israel. Emmanuel Garcia climbed the ladder of the Mets system, switching from infield to outfield, but still hitting like an infielder. That ended his career in Buffalo in 2010, but the Quebec native rejoins his Canadian teammates, with whom he battled for supremacy in Beijing, back before the Olympic committee tossed baseball on the historical scrapheap. Injuries and the bottleneck behind David Wright slowed defensive specialist third baseman Shawn Bowman as he climbed through the Mets' system. After getting passed by Zach Lutz the Mets left him exposed on waivers following the 2010 season, from which he was claimed by Toronto, a Canadian homecoming for the British Columbian. He suited up for Canada in the 2009 classic but saw no action. Minor league homerun champ Mike Cevernak played with Buffalo in 2010, where he went head-to-head with wallbanging rivals Mike Hessman, Val Pascucci, and Mike Jacobs. His 192 minor league homers and his last name earn him an invite to help the Czech Republic in their qualifying effort, despite his Michigan birthrite. Being 36 with a mere 13 big league plate appearances on his record, how could he say no?

The Second Spitter Sep 18 2012 06:59 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

bmfc1 Sep 21 2012 03:51 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Which baseball team that I follow has won two games in a row? Of course it's not the Mets. It's Team Israel, now one win away from advancing to the final 16. http://web.worldbaseballclassic.com/201 ... d=38776906

Edgy MD Sep 21 2012 08:51 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Kaplan closed out one of those wins, I believe.

The Second Spitter Sep 24 2012 07:04 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

The French national team cap is the best-looking cap in professional baseball (not biased!) Spanish cap looks cool too... Israeli cap is alright....a bit too busy.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 24 2012 07:11 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

On cap alone, Spain wins this thing.

The Second Spitter Sep 24 2012 07:21 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

I just found out that Eric Gagné is our pitching coach. Scary.

Frayed Knot Sep 24 2012 10:11 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

The Second Spitter wrote: I just found out that Eric Gagné is our [crossout]pitching[/crossout] steroids coach. Scary. Fixed it for you.

MFS62 Sep 24 2012 10:13 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Saw a story last week (may have been the ESPN site) that when Brad Asmus returns from the WBC, he could be offered the Astros' managerial spot. Found it: Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Astros have interview(ed) former catcher Brad Ausmus for their managerial vacancy. Ausmus, 43, retired after the 2010 season and previously said that he didn't plan on returning to the game anytime soon, but he's obviously considering it. The three-time Gold Glover and one-time All-Star has no managerial experience at any level, but that isn't a deal breaker anymore with Robin Ventura and Mike Matheny getting jobs last winter.Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Astros have interview former catcher Brad Ausmus for their managerial vacancy. Ausmus is currently managing the Israeli team in the WBC. Later

Edgy MD Sep 24 2012 03:11 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Canada qualifies behind a homer from Adam Loewen.

Edgy MD Nov 18 2012 08:22 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

In the final qualifying game, Ruben Tejada is 2-4 with a run and an RBI as Panama leads Columbia 9-4.

Fman99 Nov 19 2012 08:04 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Qualifying match on MLB network now between Brazil and Panama. Live baseball, starring guys I've heard of. I'm all in.

Edgy MD Nov 20 2012 06:48 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

And Ruben Tejada and the Panama Hats fail to qualify after all, losing 1-0 to the Brazil Nuts and now an unlikey country is on its way to the WBC. If the goal of the WBC is to open up new markets, it sounds like a real success story. Great to have qualifying battles pop up at different times of the year instead of the invitational format the tournament originally had.

Frayed Knot Nov 20 2012 07:22 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

SAMBA BASEBALL ll!!! It is, after all, a beautiful game.

Ceetar Jan 17 2013 04:41 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Only David Wright from the Mets will play in the Classic. A whole ton eliminated in the qualifying round. And about a billion ex-Mets will be there.

Frayed Knot Jan 17 2013 05:09 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Pool A: Japan - China - Cuba - Brazil Pool B: Korea - Netherlands - Taipei - Australia Pool C: Venezuela - Puerto Rico - Dominican Republic - Spain Pool D: USA - Mexico - Italy - Canada USA Roster Mark Teixeira -- 1B -- Yankees Brandon Phillips 2B Reds Jimmy Rollins SS Phillies David Wright 3B Mets Joe Mauer C Twins Ryan Braun LF Brewers Adam Jones CF Orioles Giancarlo Stanton RF Marlins Ben Zobrist INF Rays Willie Bloomquist INF D-backs Shane Victorino OF Red Sox Jonathan Lucroy C Brewers J.P. Arencibia C Blue Jays R.A. Dickey SP Blue Jays Ryan Vogelsong SP Giants Derek Holland SP Rangers Kris Medlen SP Braves Craig Kimbrel RP Braves Heath Bell RP D-backs Chris Perez RP Indians Vinnie Pestano RP Indians Luke Gregerson RP Padres Glen Perkins RP Twins Steve Cishek RP Marlins Jeremy Affeldt RP Giants Tim Collins RP Royals Mitchell Boggs RP Cardinals And it's good timing for the Yanx that Jeter, ARod & Mariano don't have to fake injuries this year.

Edgy MD Jan 17 2013 05:35 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Maple Leafers taking the field without Jason Bay. But they will have Jonathan Malo, so...

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jan 17 2013 05:36 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Gregorson, Cishek AND Pestano? Quite the Leachy bullpen crew.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 27 2013 01:15 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Russell Martin, callow POS? That sounds about right. For all we know, he spent weeks agonizing over this decision, weighing the pros and cons of giving up his knees for his country, and now he lies awake in the wee hours wondering if he made the right choice. Or maybe not. ''It wasn't that hard of a decision,'' Martin said. ''There's the feeling of I might be letting my teammates down, my Canadian teammates, but that's something that I'm sure I'll get over.''

John Cougar Lunchbucket Feb 27 2013 01:29 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

What a Cunt-nadian.

Edgy MD Feb 27 2013 01:37 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

"Fuck no, I didn't walk out on my team and country. They refused to meet my comically unreasonable terms. My hand was forced!"

metirish Feb 27 2013 01:43 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Feb 27 2013 01:49 PM

What an asshole.......he obviously knew that his request to play SS was going to be turned down.....an easy out, jerk.

Chad Ochoseis Feb 27 2013 01:47 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

metirish wrote: his request to play SS I thought for sure you were taking the piss. Then I clicked on the link.

Frayed Knot Mar 05 2013 10:13 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

[u:1la8ouvh]WBC Update[/u:1la8ouvh] Pool B play is in the books (it's been going on over the last couple of days, most of it while we were sleeping) with the Netherlands and Taipei advancing at the expense of South Korea & Australia Neth, Taipei, & SK all beat up on poor Australia (0-3) and then took turns beating each other and all finished 2-1. Korea, who lost in the final last time around to Japan, was eliminated on the basis of worst run differential.

The Second Spitter Mar 06 2013 06:23 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Frayed Knot wrote: WBC Update Pool B play is in the books (it's been going on over the last couple of days, most of it while we were sleeping) with the Netherlands and Taipei advancing at the expense of South Korea & Australia Neth, Taipei, & SK all beat up on poor Australia (0-3) and then took turns beating each other and all finished 2-1. Korea, who lost in the final last time around to Japan, was eliminated on the basis of worst run differential. Sad week for Australia in ball & bat sports. The plight of the Aussie team is a pretty freaking hilarious in light of an article that appeared in an Oz sports mag two weeks ago incredulously entitled “When did Australia get so good in baseball?” The article’s central thesis revolves around the Aussies shelling Oliver Perez at the 2009 WBC (lets be honest, Lorcan's Little League team would have shelled Ollie P in '09). Said article then goes from the ridiculous to the insane by suggesting Australia would dominate a hypothetical cricket/baseball hybrid (as the Oz cricket team is currently getting their assess handed to them in India). It's a shame really because the Australian baseball team isn't infested with douchebags, which is something of a rarity in our national sporting teams. The problem is that the ABL is such a bush league, you would be forgiven for confusing it with a '70's porn actress.

Fman99 Mar 08 2013 07:00 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Mexico @ USA, live from Chase Field in Arizona, currently being aired on the MLB Network. And, if you're at the Fman house, served up with cold Fresca & gin and viewed on a 55" HDTV set. Yeah, that's right. Baseball, bitches.

Ceetar Mar 08 2013 07:01 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Fman99 wrote: Mexico @ USA, live from Chase Field in Arizona, currently being aired on the MLB Network. And, if you're at the Fman house, served up with cold Fresca & gin and viewed on a 55" HDTV set. Yeah, that's right. Baseball, bitches. I've been watching competitive baseball all day. this is fun.

Gwreck Mar 08 2013 07:18 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Dickey not doing so well in the first. Spotted our old friend Willie R. in the dugout.

Fman99 Mar 08 2013 07:41 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Sugarpants with the 6-4-3 GIDP.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 08 2013 08:01 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Dickey not doing so well in the third, either-- Gonzalez crushed that one, and even the outs were loud.

Gwreck Mar 08 2013 08:32 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

...and Uncle Sam is on the board, courtesy Sugarpants.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 08 2013 08:36 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Nice 2-out, 2-strike oppo-field single on a nasty down-and-in fastball. Seriously, though... Hosmer? Over Ike, or Ryan Howard, or Paul Konerko?

The Second Spitter Mar 08 2013 09:48 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

In before: "Better than Olerud for Person".

Edgy MD Mar 09 2013 04:49 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Nice 2-out, 2-strike oppo-field single on a nasty down-and-in fastball. Seriously, though... Hosmer? Over Ike, or Ryan Howard, or Paul Konerko? Yeah, if that doesn't explode this, how about Torre's explanation that Hosner was already in Arizona? You wait for this opportunity for three years, commit all this money and resources trying to convince fans that it's meaningful, and you let three extra hours on a plane stop you? Meanwhile, Howard is having a torrid spring, with a 1.116 OpS.

Ashie62 Mar 09 2013 04:56 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

This is almost as bad as stopping the NHL for the Olympics... It will not catch on in the US...ever...

vtmet Mar 09 2013 06:42 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

anyone see the brawl in the Mexico vs Canada game? Apparently, Mexico threw at a Canadian batter...the ump issued a warning, and then the Mexican pitcher drilled the batter in the back...also, a fan drilled the Canadian pitching coach with a bottle...I included the youtube video of the brawl, but the actual link shows what led up to the brawl... It wasn’t quite an international incident, but a benches-clearing brawl broke out between Mexico and Canada during Saturday’s World Baseball Classic. In a chippy game that had previously involved a late takeout slide and a collision at home plate, Canadian Chris Robinson bunted to lead off the ninth inning with Canada holding a 9-3 lead. Mexico pitcher Arnold Leon responded by throwing at Rene Tosoni and missing as both teams were warned by the umpire. Then, Leon hit Tosoni on the next pitch and the benches emptied. Red Sox pitcher Alfredo Aceves was heavily involved in the fray, seen wrestling with Tyson Gillies and appearing to suffer a blow to the head. The right-hander was ejected from the game and could face further discipline. Aceves’ Red Sox teammates were reported to have cheered at the sight of their pitcher fighting. The brawl also spilled into the stands, and Canada pitching coach Denis Boucher was struck in the face with a bottle of some sort thrown from the crowd. Check out a fan’s view of the mayhem in the video below. Read more at: http://nesn.com/2013/03/alfredo-aceves- ... ssic-game/ [youtube]tV2kJQl4FNs[/youtube] Mexico Manager Rick Renteria Blames Misunderstanding of Rules for Bench-Clearing Brawl at World Baseball Classic by Dan Duquette Jr. With one team bunting in the ninth inning of a game it led by six runs, it might ordinarily be understandable for their opponent to get steamed. However, due to tiebreaker rules in the World Baseball Classic that hinge on run differential, it appears that Team Canada meant no offense by bunting against Team Mexico — although offense was clearly taken. Mexico manager Rick Renteria blamed a misunderstanding of those tiebreaker rules for his players’ actions on Saturday, pointing out that in the “heat of the moment,” they didn’t realize what Canada was trying to do. After a bunt by Chris Robinson to lead off the ninth inning for Canada, Mexico third baseman Luis Cruz was seen motioning at his pitcher to hit the next batter. That’s exactly what Arnold Leon did, plunking Rene Tosoni on his third try and sparking the brawl. Seven players were ejected after the fight, including Red Sox pitcher Alfredo Aceves. Canadian pitching coach Denis Boucher also was hit in the face by a projectile thrown from the stands. Read more at: http://nesn.com/2013/03/mexico-manager- ... l-classic/

Edgy MD Mar 09 2013 07:55 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Yeah, the run-differential-based tiebreakers have led to a lot of nonsense. During one of the qualifying games, a team scored a run to go ahead with two out in the eighth, and then realized they put themselves at a disadvantage, because they needed to win by six or something to advance, so they needed the bottom of the ninth.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 09 2013 08:19 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

what an embarrassment.

Frayed Knot Mar 09 2013 08:50 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

NAFTA NEIGHBORS gettin' NASTY Meanwhile, Wright goes deep on some Eye-Talian hurler (probably one born in Ohio) and it's 6-2 USA in the 5th

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 09 2013 08:54 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Nice shot, Shug.

The Second Spitter Mar 09 2013 08:55 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Baseball is BACK!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Mets – Willets Point Mar 09 2013 09:11 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Perhaps that will get the Mexi-Canadian Overpass torn down.

G-Fafif Mar 10 2013 09:46 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Now starring David Wright.

Kong76 Mar 10 2013 02:07 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Let's kick some Canadian ass!! Eh?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 10 2013 02:24 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Sugar smashes that crap into the gap. Leadoff double. Looking like he did early last year (drool)

Zvon Mar 10 2013 02:54 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

David Wright: American Hero

Zvon Mar 10 2013 02:55 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Zvon wrote: David Wright: American Hero edit: I should scroll up and read b4 I post. Still, felt great posting that.

Ashie62 Mar 10 2013 05:04 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Wright at bat 6-4 US 9TH

Kong76 Mar 10 2013 05:27 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Labatt's for everyone!!

Edgy MD Mar 10 2013 05:44 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

G-Fafif wrote: Now starring David Wright. Zvon, do your stuff.

Edgy MD Mar 10 2013 05:47 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Lookin' Lika Leader.

Zvon Mar 10 2013 06:15 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Now starring David Wright. Zvon, do your stuff. An almost perfect fit (the 2 images). Damn, forgot the chest logo. This begs the question.... David Wright: Great American Hero?,...or GREATEST American hero? I don't have time to read the many responses I'll get so I'll put you all down for greatest.

themetfairy Mar 10 2013 06:24 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Zvon wrote: This begs the question.... David Wright: Great American Hero?,...or GREATEST American hero? I don't have time to read the many responses I'll get so I'll put you all down for greatest.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 10 2013 08:28 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Hey Octavio Dotel is pitching to Jesus Feliciano.

Fman99 Mar 10 2013 08:32 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Now starring David Wright. Zvon, do your stuff. An almost perfect fit (the 2 images). Damn, forgot the chest logo. This begs the question.... David Wright: Great American Hero?,...or GREATEST American hero? I don't have time to read the many responses I'll get so I'll put you all down for greatest. That is fantastic.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 10 2013 08:48 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Dear Angel Pagan, You're awesome. Why'd you have to suck so much in 2011? Sincerely, Johnny Lunchbucket

Edgy MD Mar 10 2013 08:55 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Look at what's happened to me, I can't believe it myself Suddenly I've signed for one thirty mil I own the last of Fred Wilpon's great wealf! Believe it or not I'm sweet in the pants There's no one who tastes like me-ee-EE! Sweet Molly Beers --- she needs no implants Who could it be? Believe it or not it's just me. I love the U, S, of A I play for the red, white, and blue You might even call me the Jeter round here But Derek weighs two-fifty-two! Believe it or not We beat the Canucks Zobrist and Rollins and me-ee-EE On Team USA and rollin' in bucks Who could it be? The best in the world must be MEEEE!!!

Mets – Willets Point Mar 11 2013 08:11 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Honkbal!

Zvon Mar 11 2013 02:37 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Edgy MD wrote: Look at what's happened to me, I can't believe it myself Suddenly I've signed for one thirty mil I own the last of Fred Wilpon's great wealf! Believe it or not I'm sweet in the pants There's no one who tastes like me-ee-EE! Sweet Molly Beers --- she needs no implants Who could it be? Believe it or not it's just me. I love the U, S, of A I play for the red, white, and blue You might even call me the Jeter round here But Derek weighs two-fifty-two! Believe it or not We beat the Canucks Zobrist and Rollins and me-ee-EE On Team USA and rollin' in bucks Who could it be? The best in the world must be MEEEE!!! lol Now THATS a world baseball classic.^

G-Fafif Mar 12 2013 07:55 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

GAH with another big hit tonight against Puerto Rico. TAKE THAT, American commonwealth!

Kong76 Mar 12 2013 08:25 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

I'm thoroughly enjoying the WBC.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 12 2013 09:16 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

David Fucking Wright

Edgy MD Mar 12 2013 09:28 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Five RBI.

Frayed Knot Mar 12 2013 10:33 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Edgy MD wrote: Five RBI. [angryNYMfan]"How come he never has games like that for us?"[/angryNYMfan]

Farmer Ted Mar 13 2013 05:43 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Perhaps someone has been trolling the forum? Justin Turner ?@redturn2 Hey mom, I get to go to work with #CaptainAmerica everyday! That's pretty cool!

themetfairy Mar 13 2013 05:48 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

The announcer on TV referred to him as Captain America after the base clearing double.

Edgy MD Mar 13 2013 06:31 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Floating around the shoals of the Mets web:

metsmarathon Mar 13 2013 06:59 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

it must hurt having htat one strap go through his neck...

Lefty Specialist Mar 13 2013 07:25 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Sorry, but I just can't get this out of my mind..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlm98dJiLE0

Edgy MD Mar 13 2013 07:42 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

metsmarathon wrote: it must hurt having htat one strap go through his neck... A rush job, no doubt.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 13 2013 08:11 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

A little better-done:

metsguyinmichigan Mar 13 2013 08:40 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Ian O'Conner is dying to write: "Wright turns in Jeter-like performance...."

Edgy MD Mar 13 2013 08:41 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Can he pull up the top of that uniform to wipe his nose on?

G-Fafif Mar 13 2013 08:56 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

metsguyinmichigan wrote: Ian O'Connor is dying to write: "Wright turns in Jeter-like performance...." Although Derek Jeter never eviscerated international pitching in a tournament setting like David Wright is doing through the current World Baseball Classic, Jeter is Wright's implied role model for his sizzling WBC star turn. With America only now coming to grips with Jeter's absence from Team USA, the nation can at least breathe easy that Wright plays in the same city as Jeter and has probably met him on several occasions. Wright and the Mets should thank their lucky stars for Interleague play and the chance to mix and mingle with what's left of the Core Four. Just being in the presence of Derek Jeter makes a good guy a better man -- and, perhaps, a more dangerous hitter. But of course everybody in every country has a long way to go before living up to the sterling reputation of the original Captain, a role once personified by Lou Gehrig yet perfected by Derek Jeter, whose persona this WBC sorely misses. Wright, alas, will have to do for a nation craving its Jeter fix.

MFS62 Mar 13 2013 09:03 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

The message is the same, but you wrote that better than O'Connor ever could have. Later

metsguyinmichigan Mar 13 2013 09:05 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

G-Fafif wrote: Ian O'Connor is dying to write: "Wright turns in Jeter-like performance...." Although Derek Jeter never eviscerated international pitching in a tournament setting like David Wright is doing through the current World Baseball Classic, Jeter is Wright's implied role model for his sizzling WBC star turn. With America only now coming to grips with Jeter's absence from Team USA, the nation can at least breathe easy that Wright plays in the same city as Jeter and has probably met him on several occasions. Wright and the Mets should thank their lucky stars for Interleague play and the chance to mix and mingle with what's left of the Core Four. Just being in the presence of Derek Jeter makes a good guy a better man -- and, perhaps, a more dangerous hitter. But of course everybody in every country has a long way to go before living up to the sterling reputation of the original Captain, a role once personified by Lou Gehrig yet perfected by Derek Jeter, whose persona this WBC sorely misses. Wright, alas, will have to do for a nation craving its Jeter fix. Bad ass!

Edgy MD Mar 13 2013 09:10 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

The WBC should be renamed the Jeter Invitational, where all men, no matter what their background, struggle to live up to an ideal they can only approach but never reach.

seawolf17 Mar 13 2013 09:52 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Holy Jeebus, that was so real I threw up a little.

Frayed Knot Mar 13 2013 10:11 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

G-Fafif wrote: Just being in the presence of Derek Jeter makes a good guy a better man -- and, perhaps, a more dangerous hitter. And now that he's out with an injury, it's obvious that even the presence of Jeter's absence has made Wright a better hitter.

Edgy MD Mar 13 2013 10:12 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

seawolf17 wrote: Holy Jeebus, that was so real I threw up a little. Jeter makes my vomit taste like custard.

Ceetar Mar 13 2013 10:22 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

@IntentionalTalk: Who is the real Captain America: Derek Jeter or David Wright? @IntentionalTalk is LIVE today at 3pE. #WBC this is not a joke. And I DID block->report spam.

Mets – Willets Point Mar 13 2013 11:43 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Is no one going to mention how the guidance of former Yankees manager Joe Torre, who once worked with Derek Jeter, is bringing out the best in David Wright?

metirish Mar 13 2013 11:44 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Jon Heyman has this, of course he has to color Wright's brilliance against the awfulness of the damn team to plays for, don't worry, you'll get your Jeter fix too. http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/jon-h ... -wbc-stage golly gosh but Wright is so awesome and nice...

Edgy MD Mar 13 2013 12:06 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

There's a lot of inaccuracies in that, not least of which is to refer to Jeff Wilpon as the Mets' owner. Not yet, he's not. I think any number of banks own more than... HOLY CRAP! WHITE SMOKE!!

metsguyinmichigan Mar 13 2013 12:56 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Heymen is incredible! There were SIX Jeter references in that story! SIX!!!

metirish Mar 13 2013 01:04 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

metsguyinmichigan wrote: Heymen is incredible! There were SIX Jeter references in that story! SIX!!! That's Heyman being restrained.

batmagadanleadoff Mar 13 2013 01:13 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

See? He's not negative all of the time. Captain America is a Met By Howard Megdal 10:30 am Mar. 13, 2013 It has been a difficult spring for the New York Mets. Their announced Opening Day pitcher, Johan Santana, has suffered setbacks in his preparation for the season, is widely expected to begin the year on the disabled list, and is reportedly livid with team officials who pulled the patented Mets move of blaming the injured player. The club's decision to open up an Amway storefront at Citi Field, which seemed so much like parody of their own Madoff-stricken track record that I hesitated to write about it till I'd seen evidence of its existence with my own eyes, was roundly mocked. But while the Mets scramble in Port St. Lucie to cobble together a starting outfield, one of the team's few positives is elsewhere, reminding everyone that there is a world-class player who will be playing home games in Queens this year. David Wright is not just a member of the United States World Baseball Classic team; he has been their best player by far, and the reason the U.S. is still even in the tournament. It isn't simply that Wright has managed the critical hits to advance the U.S. cause, although he has. Opposing pitchers simply cannot get him out. The U.S. lost its opener to Mexico last Friday, 5-2. This wasn't due to Wright, who had two singles in four at-bats, one of them driving in a run. His teammates didn't follow suit, however, and the U.S. faced a game against Italy that could have all but eliminated them. The game was knotted, 2-2, in the bottom of the fifth inning, with the bases loaded and two outs. Wright stepped to the plate and launched a grand slam just three innings after he'd sent Italy's right fielder to the fence on what turned into a rare out he's made in the tournament. This time, Wright pulled an outside pitch into the left-center field stands. He even added a single in the ninth, but was stranded. Appropriately, Canada was determined not to let Wright beat them. Instead, Wright walked three times and doubled, reaching base more times than anyone else in a 9-4 U.S. win. Lest you think Canadian pitchers were wild, no one else on the U.S. team walked once. By Tuesday night's second round game against Puerto Rico, announcer Matt Vasgersian had taken to calling Wright "Captain America." No one had ever called him that before, as far as I know, but the name seemed apt. Wright may just be the face of U.S. baseball, and is clearly up to the task. Facing the same Puerto Rico team he'd beaten in 2009 with a walkoff hit, Wright had five R.B.I., one on a groundout in the second, another on a single in the fifth, and then his bases-clearing double to right-center field broke open the game in the eighth. Wright, who is almost comically team-first in his words and deeds, described his domination this way: "The individual stuff is nice. But ultimately, it's about winning that first WBC championship for the United States." What Wright is doing here is putting to rest the ludicrous notion that at best, he's some kind of complementary player and not a star. He's already put up numbers that have him on track to equal or surpass all but the very best to every play his position, third base, in major league history. His lack of a championship has nothing to do with him, and everything to do with the team around him. A man who was expected to join Wright on an eventual champion with the Mets, Jose Reyes, is having a fine W.B.C. of his own. Reyes will face Wright Thursday night, when the Dominican Republic takes on the United States. For Mets fans, who aren't likely to see their team come anywhere close to a championship this year, the meeting will be bittersweet. But there is one thing to celebrate in unmitigated fashion: one of the best players to ever wear the Mets' uniform was retained for the long haul this past winter, and whatever else happens to the New York Mets, they're employing the justifiable face of American baseball to play every day. http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/s ... merica-met

Ceetar Mar 13 2013 01:18 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

I didn't get past the first paragraph.

metsguyinmichigan Mar 13 2013 01:31 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Ceetar wrote: I didn't get past the first paragraph. And he couldn't resist a Madoff reference in the second paragraph -- and that's Howard's version of restraint.

batmagadanleadoff Mar 13 2013 01:41 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Megdal's on the pulse of the Mets zeitgeist. His ratio of positive to negative thoughts is apropos of the status quo.

A Boy Named Seo Mar 13 2013 02:10 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

metirish wrote: metsguyinmichigan wrote: Heymen is incredible! There were SIX Jeter references in that story! SIX!!! That's Heyman being restrained. When I control+F on "Jeter", I get 9 hits. And he didn't even tag Jetes at the end of the story. The damn thing's practically about him.

MFS62 Mar 13 2013 10:10 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

I started to discuss my amazement at all the Jeter references in an article about Wright with a virulent Yankee fan co-worker. He said that Jeter IS Captain America, and has been for 15 years. That I didn't Valdespin him is a tribute to both my self control and my merciful pity for lower phyla. Later

Benjamin Grimm Mar 14 2013 07:49 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

This is really taking on a life of its own. There was a photo in the Daily News today of Jay Horowitz dressed as Cap's sidekick Bucky Barnes.

MFS62 Mar 14 2013 08:08 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Is it possible to un-see something? That vision could stay with me for a long time. Later

Edgy MD Mar 14 2013 08:21 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Italy climbs out ahead of both the Dominican Republic and Enchanted Isle of Puerto Rico but ends up spitting the bit and giving the lead back both times and exiting. I don't know how those players are going to be able to show their faces back in Italy, if they ever decide to visit ever.

Ceetar Mar 14 2013 08:29 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Edgy MD wrote: Italy climbs out ahead of both the Dominican Republic and Enchanted Isle of Puerto Rico but ends up spitting the bit and giving the lead back both times and exiting. I don't know how those players are going to be able to show their faces back in Italy, if they ever decide to visit ever. considering I don't think Italy even scored in the last Classic, I think they'll be just fine.

A Boy Named Seo Mar 14 2013 09:09 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Piazza sounds like Grand Torino Eastwood after the Italy/DR game, complaining about the DR's penchant for celebrating ('enhanced theatrics'), and this Nick Punto slide on Cano. I agree on the slide (don't think it was dirty), but lighten up, ya grumpy shit. It's baseball. It's a game. It's supposed to be fun.

metsguyinmichigan Mar 14 2013 09:10 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

MFS62 wrote: That I didn't Valdespin him is a tribute to both my self control and my merciful pity for lower phyla. Later Perfect! My co-workers are giving me funny - well, funnier -- looks today because I've been laughing out loud reading the Pool.

Farmer Ted Mar 14 2013 09:28 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Jay, like ValdesJunk, doesn't appear to be wearing a cup under his uniform. Or is he?

Mets – Willets Point Mar 14 2013 09:36 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Farmer Ted wrote: Jay, like ValdesJunk, doesn't appear to be wearing a cup under his uniform. Or is he? That photo makes it clear that his parents were observant Jewish people.

batmagadanleadoff Mar 14 2013 09:49 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Ceetar wrote: I didn't get past the first paragraph. That's because you're only interested in the negative stuff.

Edgy MD Mar 14 2013 09:51 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

MFS62 wrote: He said that Jeter IS Captain America, and has been for 15 years. Well, maybe Captain America could explain our dusty national fireplace mantle is lacking any WBC trophies. Did Thor pull a hammie? (Perhaps a superhero who is unabashedly a product of PEDs isn't the best metaphor anywutz.)

Fman99 Mar 14 2013 03:06 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

This is the first WBC that I remember actively paying attention to, enjoying, or looking forward to the games. The US squad and some of these Latin American teams are filled with respectable mixes of starts and still-active big leaguers. It's nice to watch a March game where the fans and players actually care who wins, also. It helps that Capt. USA is out there knocking balls around (no offense, Jordy).

Ceetar Mar 14 2013 03:09 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Fman99 wrote: This is the first WBC that I remember actively paying attention to, enjoying, or looking forward to the games. The US squad and some of these Latin American teams are filled with respectable mixes of starts and still-active big leaguers. It's nice to watch a March game where the fans and players actually care who wins, also. It helps that Capt. USA is out there knocking balls around (no offense, Jordy). I enjoyed last time, for much the same reasons.(and because I went to one. Always better in person right?) the Twitter chatter helps I think, as does the Captain America bit. Spring Training is so long and meaningless, it's nice to see something that's competitive baseball, even if it's not perfect.

Frayed Knot Mar 14 2013 06:28 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Captain America has a "stiff back" and is sitting out tonight's game. "If this is April I'd be in there" says Dabid. 1-1 in the 4th. DR run came via a shot by Hanley off of Dickey in the 2nd inning which is expected to land any minute now.

Edgy MD Mar 14 2013 06:33 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

It is fucking April, David. In fact, it's October for America. Anytoots, why isn't Ben Zobrist in there? Willie Bloomquist is a nice guy and all, but... And what's the deal with Longoria? He discover he has an uncle in Poland or something? DO I HAVE TO START PUNCHING?!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 14 2013 07:14 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

It all makes sense, now. Your home plate umpire? Angel Hernandez.

Fman99 Mar 14 2013 07:28 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

These horns are intolerable, holy hell.

Kong76 Mar 14 2013 08:17 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

I think DR should be flagged there for excessive celebration going up 2-1 in the top o' the ninth. And again at 3-1.

Frayed Knot Mar 14 2013 09:07 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

NOW?!? Kimbrel picks his spot to Fuck up? How 'bout saving two or three of those hits for the regular season, huh? Like maybe when you're in Queens. Verducci and whoever (Vasgersian?) are trying too hard to sell this series. Yes this IS different from a normal March game ... NO, it isn't the Super Bowl, Masters, Rose Bowl and Stanley Cup rolled into one. I've seen like six innings of this tourney so far tops but it's been enough to see Torre bunting at least three times too many. Doesn't help that the announcers (Kaat and someone in one of the earlier games) keep praising him for it. At one point they were saying how well the U.S. had been employing 'small ball' in that particular game; except that they were scoreless at the time. It's like they think as long as the Sac Bunt gets the runner over then it proves the strategy successful. No guys, it doesn't. Wright to return to PSL tomorrow to get checked out. Might be a tight squeeze to get from Miami to PSL and back to Miami in time for tomorrow night's game even if he does get the clean bill of health.

Ashie62 Mar 14 2013 09:44 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

It is competive baseball Did Wright get hurt???

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 14 2013 09:46 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Sore back. Took BP, nothing major, "if it were April, I would have played," etc.

vtmet Mar 14 2013 09:47 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Kong76 wrote: I think DR should be flagged there for excessive celebration going up 2-1 in the top o' the ninth. And again at 3-1. it's that damn Reyes guy's fault...where ever he goes, his brooding is infectious and makes his whole team moody & downtrodden...

Ashie62 Mar 14 2013 09:48 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Sore back. Took BP, nothing major, "if it were April, I would have played," etc. I've heard that all too many times. If he is really really injured I blame Bud Selig for starting this asinine tournament.

vtmet Mar 14 2013 09:51 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Sore back. Took BP, nothing major, "if it were April, I would have played," etc. Wright: Don't blame Teixeira injury on WBC http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/ ... -1.4765555 Teixeira: Don't blame Wright injury on WBC

Ashie62 Mar 14 2013 09:53 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Dear God...

vtmet Mar 14 2013 09:59 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

I was joking with the quotes by the way... there was one good thing that came out of the game...the MLB Network announcers were practically worshipping the ground that Braves Closer Kimbrell walked on (...Kimbrell allowed 1 extra base hit all season long...1...Kimbrell never allowed a multiple hit inning all season long...Kimbrell never allowed a hit with a runner in scoring position all season long)... If it were a Mets pitcher, and they were saying crap like that, you know that a either back to back to back doubles were about to happen; or the guy would give up a Grand Slam within 5 minutes...it's about time that a compliment backfired on a Brave or a Phillie, even if it was in a game that don't count for a hill of beans...

Ashie62 Mar 14 2013 10:12 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Ya got me good lol

vtmet Mar 15 2013 09:19 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Ashie62 wrote: Ya got me good lol lol...however, one of the quotes was actually true...Wright (probably very in tune with Mets fans line of thinking) was quoted as saying that the WBC wasn't to blame for Mr Horse's injury (aka Mark Tiexeria) saying that these things happen all the time in Spring Training...

Benjamin Grimm Mar 15 2013 09:33 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Didn't he also say that he's been playing all along with this stiffness? It kind of sounds like something I had with my back a few years ago. It would be stiff and achy if I was inactive; I'd feel it if I had been sitting too long and I'd have trouble standing upright after getting out of a chair. But as I'd move around I would feel perfectly fine and I wouldn't even remember that I was injured. It eventually resolved itself. I think it took a couple of weeks. Hopefully this is something similar, and rest or applied heat or something will make it go away.

A Boy Named Seo Mar 15 2013 09:41 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Didn't he also say that he's been playing all along with this stiffness? It kind of sounds like something I had with my back a few years ago. It would be stiff and achy if I was inactive; I'd feel it if I had been sitting too long and I'd have trouble standing upright after getting out of a chair. But as I'd move around I would feel perfectly fine and I wouldn't even remember that I was injured. It eventually resolved itself. I think it took a couple of weeks. Hopefully this is something similar, and rest or applied heat or something will make it go away. Reading it's pain in the ribs now, not the back. Either way, D-dub going back to NY to get em checked out.

Ceetar Mar 15 2013 10:33 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

A Boy Named Seo wrote: Benjamin Grimm wrote: Didn't he also say that he's been playing all along with this stiffness? It kind of sounds like something I had with my back a few years ago. It would be stiff and achy if I was inactive; I'd feel it if I had been sitting too long and I'd have trouble standing upright after getting out of a chair. But as I'd move around I would feel perfectly fine and I wouldn't even remember that I was injured. It eventually resolved itself. I think it took a couple of weeks. Hopefully this is something similar, and rest or applied heat or something will make it go away. Reading it's pain in the ribs now, not the back. Either way, D-dub going back to NY to get em checked out. that makes it sounds like more generic soreness/stiffness and not "oh hey, turns out my back is broken" type pain.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 15 2013 10:38 AM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

I don't much like the sound of this.

Frayed Knot Mar 15 2013 12:11 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

I think the true lesson of all this is obvious: Craig Kimbrel clearly hates America

metirish Mar 15 2013 12:13 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Did you guys know that the WBC is clearly bigger than Spring Training , and in fact this is clearly not Spring Training .....in case you didn't know this Matt Vasgersian will tell you multiple times.

Frayed Knot Mar 15 2013 12:18 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

metirish wrote: Did you guys know that the WBC is clearly bigger than Spring Training , and in fact this is clearly not Spring Training .....in case you didn't know this Matt Vasgersian will tell you multiple times. Yeah, like I mentioned above, he and Verducci spent last night sounding a bit too much like they were pr agents for the tourney.

metirish Mar 15 2013 12:29 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Frayed Knot wrote: metirish wrote: Did you guys know that the WBC is clearly bigger than Spring Training , and in fact this is clearly not Spring Training .....in case you didn't know this Matt Vasgersian will tell you multiple times. Yeah, like I mentioned above, he and Verducci spent last night sounding a bit too much like they were pr agents for the tourney. Seeing that now, totally agree...hey guys, let us enjoy the games, no need to sell it....last nights game was fun, relax. thankfully Jeremy Roenick's MLB equivalent wasn't in the studio crying.

bmfc1 Mar 15 2013 12:56 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

At one point they claimed that the game was "bigger than October!" Idiots telling us what to think instead of drawing our own conclusions.

vtmet Mar 15 2013 01:09 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

bmfc1 wrote: At one point they claimed that the game was "bigger than October!" Idiots telling us what to think instead of drawing our own conclusions. well it is the only "World Championship"...so the Yanks may claim to be World Champs more than anyone else; but Japan have won more "World Championships" than the Yanks...

Ashie62 Mar 15 2013 02:41 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Its not a true World Championship if the US cannot send players who are not in shape.

Edgy MD Mar 15 2013 03:27 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Agreed. What's a truer representation of America than people who aren't in shape?

metirish Mar 15 2013 05:53 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Pretty good game here , Vogelsong got a call there that gets two. I -0 PR with 2 out in the 3rd.

metirish Mar 15 2013 06:00 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Once again "mic'd up" proves that nothing interesting is said by the people that are mic'd....

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 15 2013 07:09 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

USA going down. They miss Wright more than the Mets missed Dillon Gee last year.

metirish Mar 15 2013 08:03 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Mauer at bat, 4-2 Puerto Rico in the 8th.....2 men on

metirish Mar 15 2013 08:04 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Walk, great at bat by Mauer....bases loaded for Stanton. Reynolds by the way is great in the booth.

Ceetar Mar 15 2013 08:14 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

metirish wrote: Walk, great at bat by Mauer....bases loaded for Stanton. Reynolds by the way is great in the booth. sarcasm?

metirish Mar 15 2013 08:15 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Not at all, I have always liked him.......4-3 now as Cabrera walks in a run....... This is thrilling

Kong76 Mar 15 2013 08:30 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Down to three outs, down by one.

Fman99 Mar 15 2013 08:32 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

metirish wrote: Walk, great at bat by Mauer....bases loaded for Stanton. Reynolds by the way is great in the booth. I agree, he reminds me of Mex, he's analyzing each pitch the way another major league hitter would.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 15 2013 08:33 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

I like Reynolds, too... as a guy, and a guy explaining the mechanics of defense/hitting. When he's evaluating players and their abilities-- then he's woefully, willfully ill-informed. Stanton's at-bat was a disappointment. Looked off-balance... like he was being dictated to, rather than having an actual plate approach. A guy like Braun or Wright-- or, frankly, Jeter-- spoils pitches there until he gets one he can do something with. Hell of a catch by Rollins on the bloop in the ninth, BTW.

metirish Mar 15 2013 08:39 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Heck of a pitch to Stanton in that count right there though. Great fun, great baseball.

Kong76 Mar 15 2013 08:40 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Tomorrow or the next day, can we discuss why Puerto Rico has it's own team?

metirish Mar 15 2013 08:52 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Kong76 wrote: Tomorrow or the next day, can we discuss why Puerto Rico has it's own team? Dying And really, is this such a huge upset like they are trying to paint it?, some good players over there. Mitch Williams saying it's no coincidence that the USA are out since Wright went down.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 15 2013 08:59 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Mitch Williams says a lot of things. That said, Wright would have likely been up with the bases loaded there instead of Stanton.

Ceetar Mar 15 2013 09:28 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Mitch Williams says a lot of things. That said, Wright would have likely been up with the bases loaded there instead of Stanton. Not only would Wright have been up, but he would've been up against the pitcher he hit the walk-off hit against in the 2009 classic.

Ceetar Mar 15 2013 09:31 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: I like Reynolds, too... as a guy, and a guy explaining the mechanics of defense/hitting. When he's evaluating players and their abilities-- then he's woefully, willfully ill-informed. Maybe that's what rubs me the wrong way about him. I'm not as invested in the hitting/specifics of a player since it's not really my team so I wasn't paying as much attention to that. Just half-paying attention and hearing him say zany things. Way better than Verducci yesterday though, so much appreciated.

Mets – Willets Point Mar 18 2013 07:04 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Hup, Honkbal, Hup!

Mets – Willets Point Mar 18 2013 08:09 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Maybe the team from Vlissingen, New Netherland should tap into this heretofore undervalued Dutch baseball talent.

Edgy MD Mar 20 2013 01:29 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Met connections on WBC-winning Dominican team: [list:1u5bhb4n]Moises Alou, GM Junior Noboa, coach Juan Samuel, coach Octavio Dotel, RP Francisco Pena, C Jose Reyes, SS[/list:u:1u5bhb4n]

Mets – Willets Point Mar 20 2013 02:21 PM Re: 2013 World Baseball Classic

Wish they had shown these games on MLB.tv so I could've watched them. I would've even been willing to pay a little extra.