World Baseball Classic Make your pick, who will win

skinsRin · Post by **skinsRin** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:46 am

There are 16 teams in the tourny from across the world, that begins March 7th. There are only 6 teams that have a realistic shot at winning this tourny. here is the list of all the countries competing.

Skinsfan55 · Post by **Skinsfan55** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 12:25 pm

It depends on who plays... the outfield for the USA will be pretty weak...

I mean, Derrek Lee at 1B... but will the Rangers let Mark Teixiera play LF? Bonds is gone, so is Berkman...

So the OF for the USA team in the WBC looks like Johnny Damon, Vernon Wells and Ken Griffey Jr... with Carl Crawford as the top replacement... they;re not exactly setting the world on fire with the outfield... though the infield offense and defense should be amazing...

skinsRin · Post by **skinsRin** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 12:41 pm

True, but the US team has the pitching and that will be the bigest factor.

andyjens89 · Post by **andyjens89** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 7:05 pm

Just like the Team America Theme: AMERICA! F YEAH!

Hill66 · Post by **Hill66** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 7:10 pm

Whats wrong with Wells? GREAT power, and even better glove. Had an off year at the plate, but will definatly be a great player for team USA.

skinsfano28 · Post by **skinsfano28** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 11:50 pm

DR all the way, they will outscore every team and outpitch them with colon and martinez at the very least.

redskingush · Post by **redskingush** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 1:08 am

I know its a longshot but OH CANADA!!!!

skinsRin · Post by **skinsRin** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 9:50 am

redskingush wrote:I know its a longshot but OH CANADA!!!!

Your right, they do have a shot though. They should be on the list, they are probably the next best team after those 6.

skinsRin · Post by **skinsRin** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 6:30 pm

Less then 2 weeks before this turny starts. I think the US is gonna kick some ACE!

redskingush · Post by **redskingush** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 12:19 pm

The real question going into this tourney is how many Cubians will defect?

gus · Post by **gus** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 1:11 pm

Until last saturday, I thought Panama had a chance to make it at least to the second round, even with Cuba and host Puerto Rico in their group. Saddly, the head coach quit yesterday due to differences with members of the Panamanian baseball assoc.

I think the dominican republic and USA have very good chances to win it all. Cuba is always a threat.

Gus

skinsRin · Post by **skinsRin** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 10:17 pm

It starts in a week and I don't think pitchers are ready to throw 100%. There are also a bunch of good players not taking part because of possible injury. I think this whole thing will be a dissapointment to MLB, it won't be a bust but they were thinking this was gonna be like the playoffs and world series hype.

skinsRin · Post by **skinsRin** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 4:34 pm

Japan and Korea are in round 2. I am pulling for the USA but I have a feeling it's gonna be Puerto Rico

EA7649 · Post by **EA7649** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 4:55 pm

America will win b/cpitching, Dominican Republic has no pitching with Pedro Limited.

CPallDAY08 · Post by **CPallDAY08** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 6:27 pm

South Africa is stacked.

skinsRin · Post by **skinsRin** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 11:44 pm

Tomorrow is the USA's first game I'm looking forward to it. DR is also playing Venezuela tomorrow too, good day to watch a little baseball.

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 3:34 pm

The standings so far:

http://www.worldbaseballclassic.com/200 ... 60&sid=wbc

I have not had a chance to watch the games so far but I might today that our teams play against one another. :evil:

air_hog · Post by **air_hog** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:28 pm

All I know is America is getting handed to them right now... BY CANADA!!

5-0 in the 3rd

gus · Post by **gus** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 9:13 pm

To RIC, congrats on Canada's win today. Amazing with the roster the US has.

I'm sad today cause Panama had a big chance to beat the cubans today, but fell short in extra innings.

So far in the tournament, the Dominican Republic looks like the team to beat.

Gus

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 9:55 pm

gus wrote:To RIC, congrats on Canada's win today. Amazing with the roster the US has.

I'm sad today cause Panama had a big chance to beat the cubans today, but fell short in extra innings.

So far in the tournament, the Dominican Republic looks like the team to beat.

Gus

Los dominicanos van a ganar el torneo! Yes, they defeated Venezuela, the Caribbean champion as well.

What happened with Panama? They were ever so close! But Cuba has a GREAT team too. :shock:

That group with Puerto Rico, Panama and Cuba is the toughest followed by that of Mexico, USA and Canada.

skinsRin · Post by **skinsRin** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 11:18 pm

Big win for our friends up north. This tournament is alot more even than most people though it was going to be, including myself.

redskingush · Post by **redskingush** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 4:21 am

Like I said in a earlier post OH CANADA!!!!

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:00 am

redskingush wrote:Like I said in a earlier post OH CANADA!!!!

Canada plays Mexico today. Both teams have some good players. I would not take any result for granted here. Yes, it is a VERY even tournament.

skinsRin · Post by **skinsRin** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:20 am

Canada is on to the second round, Congrats =D>

The question who will join 'em the US or Mexico, it better be the USA! We'll see tomorrow.

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 2:55 am

skinsRin wrote:Canada is on to the second round, Congrats The question who will join 'em the US or Mexico, it better be the USA! We'll see tomorrow.

Loaiza from Mexico played a great game against Canada. Best pitcher in the tournament so far. Canada is likely out of the Competition, unless South Africa beats and eliminates the USA with Roger Clamans today. :shock:

Not likely. :cry:

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