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Post by Saint on Jan 13, 2023 20:53:37 GMT -6
I have mixed feelings about the WBC this year. Normally I'm all for participation in international events like this, but we have guys playing that I hope don't push themselves too hard after a long season last year.
As of now, the following are participating:
Altuve
Pena
Tucker
Framber
Javier
Abreu
Of concern to me are Altuve, Framber, and Javier. Altuve is at a point in his career where a badly pulled hamstring could basically kill his HoF chances. And Framber and Javier threw a lot last year and will likely be expected to throw even more this coming season...
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Post by Saint on Jan 13, 2023 22:29:01 GMT -6
Supposedly the Braves aren't letting Acuna play in the WBC.
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Post by Saint on Feb 8, 2023 17:47:47 GMT -6
Framber has decided not to play. He's probably smelling that extension and doesn't want to risk a Correa injury.
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Post by Ashitaka on Feb 8, 2023 21:55:48 GMT -6
There's really probably no extra risk of injury, but I won't complain since it can only help Team USA.
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Post by talshill on Feb 9, 2023 20:40:10 GMT -6
I don't like it. Don't care who wins. The only thing I see is an opportunity for players to get hurt or get out of rhythm without their normal team oversight.
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Post by Ashitaka on Feb 13, 2023 14:08:20 GMT -6
Crap, Nestor Cortes has a strained hammy and can't pitch for Team USA.
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Post by churchill on Feb 19, 2023 22:07:32 GMT -6
Kershaw can't get insurance so won't be playing.
Cabrera couldn't get insurance either but the Tigers said they'll cover it.
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Post by Ashitaka on Feb 20, 2023 14:31:00 GMT -6
Team USA rotation not looking so hot. Gotta out-bash everyone.
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Post by Saint on Feb 20, 2023 14:33:12 GMT -6
Team USA rotation not looking so hot. Gotta out-bash everyone. I feel like it's the DR's to win. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Feb 21, 2023 7:18:43 GMT -6
Meh.
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Post by Saint on Mar 12, 2023 18:01:35 GMT -6
Luis Garcia and Altuve are off to hot starts in the WBC. Good to see! And Tucker had an RBI hit in the first game as well.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Mar 12, 2023 20:35:04 GMT -6
Luis Garcia and Altuve are off to hot starts in the WBC. Good to see! And Tucker had an RBI hit in the first game as well. Did you see Neris nearly hit Altuve in the head? |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 12, 2023 22:19:03 GMT -6
USA getting their asses handed to them by México.
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Post by Ashitaka on Mar 13, 2023 1:24:38 GMT -6
USA getting their asses handed to them by México. Same old story as always; players from all the other countries can't wait to play, but the American pitchers act like sissies and refuse to show up. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 13, 2023 7:31:38 GMT -6
USA getting their asses handed to them by México. Same old story as always; players from all the other countries can't wait to play, but the American pitchers act like sissies and refuse to show up. I think with USA, the contracts outweigh their pride. Other countries can’t wait to have bragging rights. Also, the pitching is just garbage in comparison with other nations. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 13, 2023 8:51:46 GMT -6
Same old story as always; players from all the other countries can't wait to play, but the American pitchers act like sissies and refuse to show up. I think with USA, the contracts outweigh their pride. Other countries can’t wait to have bragging rights. Also, the pitching is just garbage in comparison with other nations. Is Dallas Keuchel pitching tonight? |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 13, 2023 10:03:56 GMT -6
I think with USA, the contracts outweigh their pride. Other countries can’t wait to have bragging rights. Also, the pitching is just garbage in comparison with other nations. Is Dallas Keuchel pitching tonight? Resume the comeback tour! |
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Post by Saint on Mar 13, 2023 11:07:40 GMT -6
Luis Garcia and Altuve are off to hot starts in the WBC. Good to see! And Tucker had an RBI hit in the first game as well. Did you see Neris nearly hit Altuve in the head? Yeah he looked spooked to be facing Altuve. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 13, 2023 19:50:06 GMT -6
Did you see Neris nearly hit Altuve in the head? Yeah he looked spooked to be facing Altuve. You racist! |
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Post by Ashitaka on Mar 14, 2023 14:46:49 GMT -6
This is great.
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Post by churchill on Mar 14, 2023 19:29:15 GMT -6
USA getting their asses handed to them by México. Sandoval looked pretty, pretty good |
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Post by Saint on Mar 14, 2023 21:54:27 GMT -6
That DR vs PR game looks like a good one tomorrow....
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Post by olpapa on Mar 15, 2023 10:05:48 GMT -6
If the USA doesn’t win the WBC, I’m pulling for Venezuela. Lots of guys on that team that I like. Altuve, Miggy, Salvador Perez, Omar Lopez, etc. A good bunch of guys.
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Post by Saint on Mar 15, 2023 10:19:42 GMT -6
If the USA doesn’t win the WBC, I’m pulling for Venezuela. Lots of guys on that team that I like. Altuve, Miggy, Salvador Perez, Omar Lopez, etc. A good bunch of guys. Same here. PR and DR are too cocky. |
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Post by Saint on Mar 15, 2023 10:23:01 GMT -6
And Venezuela is already pummeling Israel.
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 15, 2023 11:48:55 GMT -6
And Venezuela is already pummeling Israel. Israel is the Village Bicycle of the WBC. |
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Post by olpapa on Mar 15, 2023 12:16:50 GMT -6
And Venezuela is already pummeling Israel. Israel is the Village Bicycle of the WBC. I thought that was the Czech Republic. |
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Post by Saint on Mar 15, 2023 12:20:57 GMT -6
Hey they both won a game. Better than China!
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 15, 2023 12:38:03 GMT -6
Hey they both won a game. Better than China! Our government will apologize for this. |
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Post by Saint on Mar 15, 2023 12:45:25 GMT -6
In a 4-game tournament, China finished the full 4 games behind the first place team. Haha
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