OldTimer’s Dugout - Off Topic Thread

[knoxvol52]

Did you happen to look up that roster and see how many of their players are really Italian? Three. How many were born here in the USA? 24. There's also a Canadian and a couple from South America. It's a joke how the WBC allows these rosters to be built

Its called duel citizenship, these players aren't breaking the rules..

 

[chuckiepoo]

Did you happen to look up that roster and see how many of their players are really Italian? Three. How many were born here in the USA? 24. There's also a Canadian and a couple from South America. It's a joke how the WBC allows these rosters to be built

Almost like the MLB!

 

[knoxvol52]

Almost like the MLB!

Exactly.. Freddie Freeman played for team Canada in 2023 due to his parents heritage.

 

[chuckiepoo]

Exactly.. Freddie Freeman played for team Canada in 2023 due to his parents heritage.

It’s damn near the Summer Olympics of beisbol but the MLB saw the $$$ first and horned in… still a great series.

 

[Halph66]

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[Sea Ray]

Its called duel citizenship, these players aren't breaking the rules..

That’s just it. You don’t need duel citizenship. It’s far more lenient than that. If your grandparents were a citizen you’re in. If you’re eligible to get a passport from a country, you’re in. In fact from what I’ve read, you can even change teams mid tournament. It’s nuts

 

[Hoosier_Vol]

Maybe one of the craziest day/nights in recent sports history yesterday.

 

[vol9799]

Its called duel citizenship, these players aren't breaking the rules..

If they're willing to go through a duel to get the right to play, more power to them. Pistols or swords?

 

[knoxvol52]

If they're willing to go through a duel to get the right to play, more power to them. Pistols or swords?

*Dual* for the spelling bee winners on the board.

 

[knoxvol52]

 

[Sea Ray]

To clear up my earlier comments, players cannot change teams mid year. They can change from who they played for in previous WBCs

Yes, players can switch their team in between World Baseball Classics.

For the 2026 WBC, the most notable shift is Nolan Arenado, who officially committed to Team Puerto Rico in January 2026 after winning gold and silver with Team USA in previous years. Arenado, whose mother is of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent, noted that the opportunity to play in San Juan and honor his family’s roots was a primary motivator, despite some backlash from fans who viewed the move as a slight to the American squad.

World Baseball Classic eligibility rules, explained: How players qualify to play for different countries

Nolan Arenado and Marcus Stroman are among those playing for different countries than they were born in.

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[W.TN.Orange Blood]

These SEC+ games won't play for me. Frozen screen after 1 second every time. I blame Sankey.

I’ve been watching these baseball and softball games on Hulu. I have not had any problems with the app.

 

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[vol9799]

*Dual* for the spelling bee winners on the board.

I was just being a smart alec. I hate spelling, but I kinda liked the idea of making players duel if they want to play for someone else in these events.