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Post by churchill on Mar 20, 2023 20:47:07 GMT -6
Japan walks it off
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Post by Saint on Mar 20, 2023 20:47:07 GMT -6
USA vs Japan tomorrow!
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 20, 2023 21:09:19 GMT -6
MURAKAMI IS GETTIN LAID TONIGHT
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Post by Saint on Mar 21, 2023 5:53:38 GMT -6
The game tonight could be the most watched game in baseball history. The record before this WBC was 54.5 million back in 1980 for the WS.
That record was already broken this WBC with Japan vs. Italy at 62.5 million.
People may not like it, but with numbers like that (plus all the sold out games) it's not going anywhere.
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 21, 2023 7:42:43 GMT -6
The game tonight could be the most watched game in baseball history. The record before this WBC was 54.5 million back in 1980 for the WS. That record was already broken this WBC with Japan vs. Italy at 62.5 million. People may not like it, but with numbers like that (plus all the sold out games) it's not going anywhere. People love the WBC. They just don’t love injuries affecting the league where players make their real money. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 21, 2023 8:00:53 GMT -6
Does Bard start out the game and takeout Ohtani? Pearl Harbor Revenge style!
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Post by olpapa on Mar 21, 2023 8:18:02 GMT -6
Pfft. I wouldn’t let Bard throw batting practice for my little league team.
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Post by Saint on Mar 21, 2023 11:38:34 GMT -6
The game tonight could be the most watched game in baseball history. The record before this WBC was 54.5 million back in 1980 for the WS. That record was already broken this WBC with Japan vs. Italy at 62.5 million. People may not like it, but with numbers like that (plus all the sold out games) it's not going anywhere. People love the WBC. They just don’t love injuries affecting the league where players make their real money. Well maybe some contracts will go to reflect that possibility. Some type of stipulations or adjustments. Injuries in the games could just as easily be had during ST games though. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 21, 2023 11:54:25 GMT -6
People love the WBC. They just don’t love injuries affecting the league where players make their real money. Well maybe some contracts will go to reflect that possibility. Some type of stipulations or adjustments. Injuries in the games could just as easily be had during ST games though. They need to treat it unlike meaningless exhibition games if they want more players to join. |
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Post by Saint on Mar 21, 2023 12:27:21 GMT -6
Well maybe some contracts will go to reflect that possibility. Some type of stipulations or adjustments. Injuries in the games could just as easily be had during ST games though. They need to treat it not like meaningless exhibition if they want more players to join. Who is they? |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 21, 2023 12:55:50 GMT -6
They need to treat it not like meaningless exhibition if they want more players to join. Who is they? MLB. I assume there’s no incentive to participate in the WBC, is there? |
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Post by Saint on Mar 21, 2023 13:18:27 GMT -6
MLB. I assume there’s no incentive to participate in the WBC, is there? Doesn't MLB manage the WBC? |
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Post by thomasj13 on Mar 21, 2023 13:36:42 GMT -6
Well maybe some contracts will go to reflect that possibility. Some type of stipulations or adjustments. Injuries in the games could just as easily be had during ST games though. They need to treat it unlike meaningless exhibition if they want more players to join. [ |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 21, 2023 15:16:09 GMT -6
MLB. I assume there’s no incentive to participate in the WBC, is there? Doesn't MLB manage the WBC? Yeah, but I was wondering about the insurance part. There has to be a reason why so many players, namely pitchers, opt out. |
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Post by olpapa on Mar 21, 2023 16:22:58 GMT -6
Tim Anderson starting at 2B for USA. He has looked pretty shaky there. Tucker not in the lineup. I would rather see Tucker in RF and Betts at 2B.
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Post by Saint on Mar 21, 2023 17:15:47 GMT -6
Doesn't MLB manage the WBC? Yeah, but I was wondering about the insurance part. There has to be a reason why so many players, namely pitchers, opt out. Well maybe with the success it's having we'll see changes by the next one. |
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Post by Saint on Mar 21, 2023 17:16:34 GMT -6
Tim Anderson starting at 2B for USA. He has looked pretty shaky there. Tucker not in the lineup. I would rather see Tucker in RF and Betts at 2B. I wonder if Tucker's ankle is still hurting.... I'd hate to say it's a racial thing... |
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Post by Saint on Mar 21, 2023 17:47:20 GMT -6
Trea Turner is locked in.
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Mar 21, 2023 20:08:07 GMT -6
Not looking good for the good ol US of A
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Post by Saint on Mar 21, 2023 20:39:48 GMT -6
Huge matchup incoming.
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Post by Saint on Mar 21, 2023 20:40:18 GMT -6
McNeal with the eye!
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Post by Saint on Mar 21, 2023 20:46:34 GMT -6
Very well played game. Couldn't ask for a better ending matchup than that.
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 21, 2023 20:49:02 GMT -6
I wish the US ran more. So boring on the bases.
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 21, 2023 21:00:45 GMT -6
Mission accomplished, Manfred. The WBC sustained my interest.
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Post by Saint on Mar 21, 2023 21:23:40 GMT -6
I'll be curious to see if there continues to be good participation by the USA.
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Post by Ashitaka on Mar 22, 2023 5:11:23 GMT -6
I'll be curious to see if there continues to be good participation by the USA. I'm hopeful. This year was big for USA with Trout's participation leading to a ton of other position player stars signing on. The more big names that play, and then return to their teammates with good stories and encouragement, the better. We need a really huge pitcher or two to be the Trout for us next time. I'm really disappointed that JV has never done it. Cole and others, too. |
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Post by Saint on Mar 22, 2023 5:57:53 GMT -6
I'll be curious to see if there continues to be good participation by the USA. I'm hopeful. This year was big for USA with Trout's participation leading to a ton of other position player stars signing on. The more big names that play, and then return to their teammates with good stories and encouragement, the better. We need a really huge pitcher or two to be the Trout for us next time. I'm really disappointed that JV has never done it. Cole and others, too. I don't expect the older pitchers to participate, but getting a guy like Cole would help get things going. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Mar 22, 2023 7:43:54 GMT -6
I'll be curious to see if there continues to be good participation by the USA. I'm hopeful. This year was big for USA with Trout's participation leading to a ton of other position player stars signing on. The more big names that play, and then return to their teammates with good stories and encouragement, the better. We need a really huge pitcher or two to be the Trout for us next time. I'm really disappointed that JV has never done it. Cole and others, too. I’m hopeful that the USA returns to being more active on the bases. Runners doing nothing while hoping for hits is just boring baseball. |
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Post by Saint on Mar 22, 2023 10:28:46 GMT -6
I'm hopeful. This year was big for USA with Trout's participation leading to a ton of other position player stars signing on. The more big names that play, and then return to their teammates with good stories and encouragement, the better. We need a really huge pitcher or two to be the Trout for us next time. I'm really disappointed that JV has never done it. Cole and others, too. I’m hopeful that the USA returns to being more active on the bases. Runners doing nothing while hoping for hits is just boring baseball. Well we're certainly seeing a lot more stolen bases in ST this year. |
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