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World Baseball Classic Make your pick, who will win
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 9:46 am
by skinsRin
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.
America
China
Japan
Mexico
Netherlands
Cuba
Panama
Puerto Rico
Italy
Korea
Canada
South Africa
Dominican Republic
Australia
Venezuela
Korea
China Taipei
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 12:25 pm
by Skinsfan55
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...
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 12:41 pm
by skinsRin
True, but the US team has the pitching and that will be the bigest factor.
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 7:05 pm
by andyjens89
Just like the Team America Theme: AMERICA! F YEAH!
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 7:10 pm
by Hill66
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.
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 11:50 pm
by skinsfano28
DR all the way, they will outscore every team and outpitch them with colon and martinez at the very least.
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 1:08 am
by redskingush
I know its a longshot but OH CANADA!!!!
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 9:50 am
by skinsRin
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.
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 6:30 pm
by skinsRin
Less then 2 weeks before this turny starts. I think the US is gonna kick some ACE!
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 12:19 pm
by redskingush
The real question going into this tourney is how many Cubians will defect?
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 1:11 pm
by gus
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
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2006 10:17 pm
by skinsRin
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.
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 4:34 pm
by skinsRin
Japan and Korea are in round 2. I am pulling for the USA but I have a feeling it's gonna be Puerto Rico
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 4:55 pm
by EA7649
America will win b/cpitching, Dominican Republic has no pitching with Pedro Limited.
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 6:27 pm
by CPallDAY08
South Africa is stacked.
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2006 11:44 pm
by skinsRin
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.
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 3:34 pm
by Redskin in Canada
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.
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:28 pm
by air_hog
All I know is America is getting handed to them right now... BY CANADA!!
5-0 in the 3rd
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 9:13 pm
by gus
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
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 9:55 pm
by Redskin in Canada
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.
That group with Puerto Rico, Panama and Cuba is the toughest followed by that of Mexico, USA and Canada.
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 11:18 pm
by skinsRin
Big win for our friends up north. This tournament is alot more even than most people though it was going to be, including myself.
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 4:21 am
by redskingush
Like I said in a earlier post OH CANADA!!!!
Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:00 am
by Redskin in Canada
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.
Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:20 am
by skinsRin
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.
Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2006 2:55 am
by Redskin in Canada
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.
Not likely.
