Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Bwahahaha... if Canada loses to RSA... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Well, looks like they'll be ok now. 3 runs in the 7th with Koskie getting a 2 run homer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 South Africa threw out their best pitchers and kept it competitive for awhile. Kudos. I fear the wheels may fall off the wagon before long. Also, I don't know if there's any merit to this, but it might be possible that the Canadians are at a distinct disadvantage, since no team comes from a colder climate. There isn't much baseball in Canada this time of year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dogbert 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 I was kind of cheering for the South Africans there... but then Canada came back, and now I don't really give a shit again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Boo. Africa needs to pull it out in the bottom 9th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Today's schedule. All times Eastern. Cuba vs. Panama (1pm, ESPN2) Bruce Chen takes the mound for Panama. This is a very intriguing game. The Cubans have never faced a real MLB tested team, and the Panamanians have several players, including Carlos Lee. Panama showed they can hang with the better clubs. Canada vs. United States (4pm, ESPN2) A win by either team virtually assures a second round berth. The U.S. will start Dontrelle Willis against Canadian starter Adam Loewen. Loewen's a great prospect, but he's not MLB ready. I question the wisdom of placing him out on the mound against the best of the US. Canada also has a VERY lefty heavy lineup. Regardless of talent, this is a bad matchup for the Canadians. Italy vs. Venezuela (7pm, 10:30pm on ESPN Deportes) Freddy Garcia starts for Venezuela, while Red Sox' prospect Lenny Dinardo starts for team Italy. It's tough to get a real gauge on the Italians' true talent level. They do have legitimate hitting, and they can make this competitive. The Venezuelans for their part can not afford to sit on their best relievers again just because they do not happen to have the lead. Puerto Rico vs. Netherlands (7:30pm, ESPN Deportes) Joel Pineiro vs. Rob Cordemans. The Dutch tried to create a team of ringers, but failed to grab any of the Dutch ancestors they placed on the provisional roster. Cordemans went 13-1 with an 0.77 ERA in the Dutch Major League last year. It is sometimes difficult to face a pitcher of his nature because few scouting reports exist. Just look at how Puerto Rico struggled against Lenin Pecota. South Africa vs. Mexico (9pm, 10am tomorrow on ESPN Deportes) If MLB wants the WBC to work, they are going to have to manage better television coverage then THIS. South Africa was supposed to be toast, but they kept Canada battling until the last inning. Here they battle Francisco Campos, the strikeout king of the Mexican League. Darryn Smith is the rumored starter for South Africa. The problem here is that Africa needed to use its best pitchers yesterday, and none of those guys are available for this game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dogbert 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 The Canadians needed to put Loewen in today in order to save Bedard for the second round... at least, that's what Ernie Whitt said on Sportsnet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted March 8, 2006 ESPN isn't showing any of the night games? Not good... especially since Thursday really starts their non-stop conference tourney coverage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 The Dominican Republic/Venezuela game was pretty exciting. Venezuela needs to win two straight now though, which will probably mean we get to see K-Rod instead of Carlos Hernandez. Good to see Beltre come out strong in that game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ragingfear79 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 So far is 4 to 4 in the Panama Cuba game, damn i wish i could watch it live, damn you work, damn you to hell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Who is 4-4? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Precious Roy 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Gourriel Get Cashman on this NOW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Cuba is now up 6-4 in the bottom of the 9th, and Canada draws first blood against the United States. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Man in Blak 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Stubby Clapp scored the first run for Canada. Stubby Clapp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ragingfear79 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Panama has 2 runners on board with 0 outs, lets go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Taking one for the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devo 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Going to extra innings. Terrific game thus far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Precious Roy 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 this game is awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 I hope Vernon Wells doesn't play like that in the regular season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Damn it Castro. Why won't you die? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Hah, nice close up of Rivera yelling "COÑO!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Is there any reason that guy didn't just take one in the ribs to win the game? You need to have your priorities straight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Biggio has like fucking armor, so its easy for him. I think Rivera saw what happened to his teammate and thought better of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Canada leads 2-0. Wake the F up USA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devo 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Is there any reason that guy didn't just take one in the ribs to win the game? You need to have your priorities straight. That was probably just reflexes taking over. He seemed pretty pissed at himself after inadvertently (I think, anyway) dodging the ball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Whos playing for Canada? Jason Bay? Larry Walker? The USA has been bland as hell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 A cracked rib or 2 is a worthwhile price to pay to be a national hero. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Thats true. But trust me, a 90+ MPH fastball is something you don't want anywhere near your ribs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Wheee! Adam Loewen..future of the Orioles pitching wise at least looks good...between him, Erik Bedard (also on Team Canada), Daniel Cabrera and to some extent Hayden Penn.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shooting Star 0 Report post Posted March 8, 2006 Pedro's not surprising. He's such a poor Spring pitcher that he probably wouldn't benefit the D.R. even if he did pitch. And Vlad Guerrero has a legitimate reason. No he didn't.....Vladimir didn't even come to the country to be at his cousins' funeral. He just used it as an excuse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
