Gregory Pratt Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I was recently thinking about how disappointed it makes me that fewer American pitchers are particularly excited or willing to pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic... and then Roy Oswalt signed on to be the team's ace, and I think my heart stopped. Oswalt's one of my very favorite pitchers, and the thought of him being hurt in these exhibitions is rough, especially after he hurt his hip last year and had a bad first half as a result. But still, the rational side of me says that the WBC isn't really that bad for players, and that it's a fun game. I'm looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I'd love nothing more than to see ZERO white sox participate in this Bud Selig money play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 The more I think about the WBC, the less I care for it. I wouldn't go, and I don't want any important players to go (no matter the country they represent). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I look at is as me being able to watch baseball earlier. It beats watching Spring Training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I hope it becomes a big deal for all parties along and we can see the best players from every country play every year in an ultra competitive tournament. I'd like it to become more important than the MLB Playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 If I'm an Astros fan I'm pissed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Jan 11, 2009 -> 10:29 PM) If I'm an Astros fan I'm pissed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 I like this. MLB.com: Is it hard to get motivated for a tournament that isn't the World Series, and one that is played in March, after everyone has just had so much down time over the winter? Oswalt: It's actually pretty easy to get up for this. You're looking at representing the whole United States instead of representing just one city. It's not a true Olympics, but you are facing world competition, where you're going to get yourself up to beat a foreign country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Boers and Bernstein have done great segments on the WBC the last couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubano Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 QUOTE (Gregory Pratt @ Jan 27, 2009 -> 12:21 PM) I like this. Very well said Oswald! Get your shirt with the three letters in the front and kick some butts in the WBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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