World Baseball Classic

Volfan3079 · 02-13-2006, 08:45 AM

The powerful pitching staff of team USA makes them a clear favorite in the Classic over the Dominican lineup.

bravevol · 02-16-2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by (Volfan3079 @ Feb 13, 2006 9:45 AM)

The powerful pitching staff of team USA makes them a clear favorite in the Classic over the Dominican lineup.

yeah you got a point im surprized so many people are saying dominican over and over again, I like Johnny Damon leading off and I think with stupid A-ROD we might have a chance plus with two braves (Jeff Francouer and Chipper Jones) the USA team should battle with the Dominican but not lose tho them.

**GAVol** · 02-16-2006, 07:23 PM

Anybody else think this is a monumentally dumb idea by MLB?

**tidwell** · 02-16-2006, 07:27 PM

The Dominican Republic will put up about 15 runs in every game. No one is gonna stop them.

My only hope for the WBC is that Albert Pujols doesn't get hurt.

bravevol · 02-16-2006, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by (tidwell @ Feb 16, 2006 8:27 PM)

The Dominican Republic will put up about 15 runs in every game. No one is gonna stop them.

My only hope for the WBC is that Albert Pujols doesn't get hurt.

yeah i like AL but im just wondering about Andruw Jones poor guys country doesnt have a team do represent

bravevol · 02-16-2006, 11:02 PM

well i would not excactly say 15 runs every game when they hit that USA pitching i mean clemens and the D-TRAIN 15 i dont think so

**GAVol** · 02-16-2006, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by (bravevol @ Feb 16, 2006 10:56 PM)

yeah i like AL but im just wondering about Andruw Jones poor guys country doesnt have a team do represent

Isn't he playing for the Netherlands?

**tidwell** · 02-16-2006, 11:04 PM

Willis is pretty inconsistent... Clemens will be tough, but a lineup with Pujols, Vladimir, Ramirez, Tejeda, and whoever else I'm forgetting? Wow.

Volfan3079 · 02-17-2006, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by (bravevol @ Feb 16, 2006 4:41 PM)

yeah you got a point im surprized so many people are saying dominican over and over again, I like Johnny Damon leading off and I think with stupid A-ROD we might have a chance plus with two braves (Jeff Francouer and Chipper Jones) the USA team should battle with the Dominican but not lose tho them.

Volfan3079 · 02-17-2006, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by (bravevol @ Feb 16, 2006 4:41 PM)

yeah you got a point im surprized so many people are saying dominican over and over again, I like Johnny Damon leading off and I think with stupid A-ROD we might have a chance plus with two braves (Jeff Francouer and Chipper Jones) the USA team should battle with the Dominican but not lose tho them.

I think the Classic is a great idea. Baseball fans will get a chance to root for their country and find out which country can field the best team. I would love to see A-Rod hitt a walk off against the Dominican in the championship game. This tournement should provide a lot of great pitcher hitter matchups, especially if the USA faces the Dominican Republic.

**vols2345** · 02-17-2006, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by (tidwell @ Feb 16, 2006 8:04 PM)

Willis is pretty inconsistent... Clemens will be tough, but a lineup with Pujols, Vladimir, Ramirez, Tejeda, and whoever else I'm forgetting? Wow.

no way the score 15 RUNS on usa. if they score 15 runs america will score 30 on there pitching staff

Volfan3079 · 02-17-2006, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by (tidwell @ Feb 16, 2006 7:27 PM)

The Dominican Republic will put up about 15 runs in every game. No one is gonna stop them.

My only hope for the WBC is that Albert Pujols doesn't get hurt.

The Dominican lineup is the strongest, but dont underestimate America's lineup. Jeter, A-Rod, Derek Lee, Teixeira, Damon, and Varitkek is a lineup that can definately put up some runs. Also look for Griffey to have a breakout tournament, but then again he might just always pull a hammy and be done for the year.

Volfan3079 · 02-17-2006, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by (vols2345 @ Feb 17, 2006 1:36 AM)

no way the score 15 RUNS on usa. if they score 15 runs america will score 30 on there pitching staff

When the USA faces the Dominican Republic it will basically be an All star game with a lot of runs being scored. I think America's pitching staff will give them the edge. You always take great pitching over great hitting. Look what the White sox did to the Red Sox and Angles in the playoffs

**vols2345** · 02-17-2006, 01:56 AM

lets not forget america has a shut down bullpen. I think Dominican Republic has 2 pitchers worth a whoot and thats it. they could be in trouble...

**tidwell** · 02-17-2006, 10:53 AM

If there weren't any pitch count limits, I'd take Pedro Martinez and Johan Santana (I think he's from the DR) over anything America has to offer right now as for pitchers.

I dunno why Roy Halladay didn't make the roster for the US.

The Dominican might give up a lot of runs as well, but no way anyone will outscore them.

Did they finally let Cuba in this thing? Who knows what they'll have.