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Rosenthal: Jeter a liability to Team USA
Ugh! The criticism of Derek Jeter's defense will never end. It has even reached the World Baseball Classic, where Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports is calling Jeter's glove work a liability to Team USA's title chances. For Team USA to have its best chance of winning the World Baseball Classic, Jimmy...
WBC is hardly a 'Classic'
The World Baseball Classic is a farce. Sure, some of the games are mildly entertaining and a couple of improbable victories by the Netherlands generated some buzz, but this event should hardly be called a 'Classic.' The World Baseball Money Grab by the Joke of a Commissioner, maybe, but not the...
Open Thread, WBC: Mexico vs Korea
The US is playing somewheres, but I think I'd rather watch Mexico vs Korea. At least those two countries actually care about international competition and Mexico obviously features the Fighting Gonzali of San Diego Padres fame. In other news, would the US care more about their own WBC team if...
Have Your Feelings On The WBC Changed?
Last chance for tickets to the Tuesday, April 7th game in Southern California! The A’s play the Angels, and there is a group of 51 of us attending the game. To purchase additional tickets (at $24/each, saving $9), we need another group of 10. My waiting list is half that number right now....
Hockey's Influence on Canadian Baseball Players
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Thursday Rockpile: Jeff Francis undergoes the knife, Juan Morillo undergoes the pressure
Jeff Francis underwent labrum surgery yesterday, and at least came out alive. Dr. Thomas Noonan was repsonsible for that part, and the coming months will tell how well he put back together our LHP. Francis shouldn't be expected to return this season, and if the Rockies are in a pennant race in...
Willy Aybar To Play For Dominican Republic in 2009 World Baseball Classic
Just saw that Willy Aybar was selected to the final roster for the Dominican Republic. Aybar was not on the DR's provisional roster, so his addition comes as a surprise. The world's greatest backup should see significant time at first base with the Dominican both missing Albert Pujols and Carlos...
Red Reposter - 2/18/09
Here's a look at what the internets are talking about this morning: Hall O' Famer Hal spoke with the new millionaire, Edwin Encarnacion (he just signed a 2 year, 7.6 mil contract in case you hadn't heard yet). Encarncion is now the 3rd-most tenured Red, behind only Harang and Weathers. I wonder...
Lost in Translation - Is Francis joining Team Canada after all?
Despite Jeff Francis reportedly being ineligible according to a blog report from Troy Renck last month, apparently both the pitcher and Team Canada are preceding as if all things are go for the Rockies left-hander to participate in the WBC. via www.checkoutmycards.com In a report focusing on...
Saturday Rockpile: Iannetta accepts team USA bid; Rockies Spring Training tickets on sale today
Add Chris Iannetta's name to the list of Rockies playing in the WBC, as our catcher has accepted an invitation to participate with Team USA according to a Troy Renck blog post. Iannetta joins Brian McCann as catchers for the US so far. If you're planning on making a trip down to Hi Corbett Field...
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