Guest Princess Leena Posted March 8, 2006 Report Posted March 8, 2006 Bwahahaha... if Canada loses to RSA...
treble Posted March 8, 2006 Report Posted March 8, 2006 Well, looks like they'll be ok now. 3 runs in the 7th with Koskie getting a 2 run homer.
EVIL~! alkeiper Posted March 8, 2006 Author Report 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.
Dogbert Posted March 8, 2006 Report 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.
Guest Princess Leena Posted March 8, 2006 Report Posted March 8, 2006 Boo. Africa needs to pull it out in the bottom 9th.
EVIL~! alkeiper Posted March 8, 2006 Author Report 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.
Dogbert Posted March 8, 2006 Report 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.
Guest Princess Leena Posted March 8, 2006 Report 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.
Brett Favre Posted March 8, 2006 Report 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.
ragingfear79 Posted March 8, 2006 Report 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.
Kahran Ramsus Posted March 8, 2006 Report 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.
The Man in Blak Posted March 8, 2006 Report Posted March 8, 2006 Stubby Clapp scored the first run for Canada. Stubby Clapp.
ragingfear79 Posted March 8, 2006 Report Posted March 8, 2006 Panama has 2 runners on board with 0 outs, lets go!
devo Posted March 8, 2006 Report Posted March 8, 2006 Going to extra innings. Terrific game thus far.
Kahran Ramsus Posted March 8, 2006 Report Posted March 8, 2006 I hope Vernon Wells doesn't play like that in the regular season.
Brett Favre Posted March 8, 2006 Report Posted March 8, 2006 Hah, nice close up of Rivera yelling "COÑO!"
naiwf Posted March 8, 2006 Report 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.
Brett Favre Posted March 8, 2006 Report 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.
devo Posted March 8, 2006 Report 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.
Brett Favre Posted March 8, 2006 Report Posted March 8, 2006 Whos playing for Canada? Jason Bay? Larry Walker? The USA has been bland as hell.
naiwf Posted March 8, 2006 Report Posted March 8, 2006 A cracked rib or 2 is a worthwhile price to pay to be a national hero.
Brett Favre Posted March 8, 2006 Report Posted March 8, 2006 Thats true. But trust me, a 90+ MPH fastball is something you don't want anywhere near your ribs.
MarvinisaLunatic Posted March 8, 2006 Report 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..
Shooting Star Posted March 8, 2006 Report 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
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