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WBC
« on: March 11, 2009, 11:11:56 AM »

Offline crownsy

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I know its glorified spring training, but i am enjoying the World baseball classic, more so this year that the U.S team seems p---ed off that they were the laughing stock of the last one and seem to be taking it seriously and having fun, youk is killing the ball right now.

this made me laugh this morning, as i couldnt stay up for the whole thing so was suprised this morning.

http://deadspin.com/5167979/meet-your-new-dutch-baseball-overlords

way to go DR, another year where you underachive.





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Re: WBC
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2009, 11:28:04 AM »

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Quote from: crownsy on March 11, 2009, 11:11:56 AM
I know its glorified spring training, but i am enjoying the World baseball classic, more so this year that the U.S team seems ****ed off that they were the laughing stock of the last one and seem to be taking it seriously and having fun, youk is killing the ball right now.

this made me laugh this morning, as i couldnt stay up for the whole thing so was suprised this morning.

http://deadspin.com/5167979/meet-your-new-dutch-baseball-overlords

way to go DR, another year where you underachive.



It's been exciting. 

I think they should do it after the season rather then before, and make the games more accessible to the public.
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« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2009, 11:28:50 AM »

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How does that Dominican Republic team not get out of the first round?
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Re: WBC
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2009, 11:32:05 AM »

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Quote from: Donoghus on March 11, 2009, 11:28:50 AM
How does that Dominican Republic team not get out of the first round?

the power of The dutch's one major leaguer, a utility infielder for baltimore, was clearly to much for them to overcome. not once, but twice.

Also, they had to play in wooden shoes.
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« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2009, 11:40:07 AM »

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Quote from: crownsy on March 11, 2009, 11:32:05 AM
Quote from: Donoghus on March 11, 2009, 11:28:50 AM
How does that Dominican Republic team not get out of the first round?

the power of The dutch's one major leaguer, a utility infielder for baltimore, was clearly to much for them to overcome. not once, but twice.

Also, they had to play in wooden shoes.

2 major leaguers.  how could you forget about the dominating Sidney Ponson
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« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2009, 11:41:21 AM »

Offline crownsy

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Quote from: yall hate on March 11, 2009, 11:40:07 AM
Quote from: crownsy on March 11, 2009, 11:32:05 AM
Quote from: Donoghus on March 11, 2009, 11:28:50 AM
How does that Dominican Republic team not get out of the first round?

the power of The dutch's one major leaguer, a utility infielder for baltimore, was clearly to much for them to overcome. not once, but twice.

Also, they had to play in wooden shoes.

2 major leaguers.  how could you forget about the dominating Sidney Ponson

thats right, i forgot about him. and they passed on a 3rd, noted superstar andrew jones.

how fast has jones fallen BTW? remeber when we all thought he would be great? now he can't get tapped for his national team over some dude ive never heard of to play CF or DH.
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« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2009, 12:04:21 PM »

Offline DaTruth34

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It has been really exciting.....

My Puerto Rico Team is playing great and the USA is dominating....

Dominican Team had $83M of MLB players and lost twice to Netherlands...LOL!!!!!

But lets not forget Japan and Korea, they are very strong....as is Cuba.

This weekend should be great. The Miami Round 2 Pool will be USA, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, & Netherlands(cinderella team).....
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« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2009, 12:17:53 PM »

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because the only come to play when the see money on the table >:(
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« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2009, 12:37:24 PM »

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I like watching the Cubans.  Some amazing talent on that team that will likely never see MLB.  it's a shame.
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« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2009, 12:43:15 PM »

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I think it's been great thus far.  Sure, every team doesn't boast a lineup of MLB stars like the Dominicans did, but that's what makes it interesting.  David vs. Goliath.  The Netherlands taking down the D.R. twice!

I also enjoy watching the contrasting styles.  Power from Venezuela, fundamentals and defense from Japan and South Korea and pure heart and love of the game from the Cubans.  I'm excited to see what happens over the next couple of weeks.
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« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2009, 12:55:10 PM »

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I'm glad that the DR lost and Papi can get back with the team.


How about Youuuuuuuuk being hot early in the season.  Some people think his numbers are going to drop off a bit this year, count me out of that crowd.  He's going to be up for the MVP award by the end of the season again.
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« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2009, 01:02:18 PM »

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Youk hit two absolute bombs in the first two games.
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Re: WBC
« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2009, 02:17:58 PM »

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Quote from: crownsy on March 11, 2009, 11:32:05 AM
Quote from: Donoghus on March 11, 2009, 11:28:50 AM
How does that Dominican Republic team not get out of the first round?

the power of The dutch's one major leaguer, a utility infielder for baltimore, was clearly to much for them to overcome. not once, but twice.

Also, they had to play in wooden shoes.

This was a great upset.  Up until last month, the Netherlands idea of a base hit came from a bong.
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« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2009, 05:50:18 PM »

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Nothing on my bong joke?  Shoot, it took me all day to come up with that one.
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« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2009, 06:47:48 PM »

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Quote from: Amonkey on March 11, 2009, 05:50:18 PM
Nothing on my bong joke?  Shoot, it took me all day to come up with that one.
Sorry, it wasn't funny. TP on the effort though.  ;D
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