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    Freeman was set to play for Canada

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    posted on March 23, 2013 at 10:24 AM by The Mighty Quinn to wbc  |  3 comment(s)

    But does he know the lyrics to ” Let’s Go to the Mall” or the “Beaver Song”?

    “LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. - How many national teams can boast having a suitable replacement for an MVP winner?

    Had Joey Votto’s knee prevented him from playing in this month’s World Baseball Classic, Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was ready and willing to wear the maple leaf.

    “I told the players association to make sure they let the WBC know that both my parents were born in Canada,” Freeman ...

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    1. Gamingboy posted on March 14, 2013 at 11:38 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    It would be kind of crazy to say that if you watch one game of the WBC (besides the finals and semi-finals), you should watch this one.... but if you watch one game of the WBC (besides the finals and semi-finals), you should watch this one.
    2. JJ1986 posted on March 14, 2013 at 11:46 AM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Who is pitching for the DR?
    3. Jose Can Still Seabiscuit posted on March 14, 2013 at 12:09 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Samuel Deduno against RA Dickey
    4. Meatwads stronger now, ready for the house posted on March 14, 2013 at 02:48 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I have a feeling tensions will be high in this game. Should be awesone
    5. Gamingboy posted on March 14, 2013 at 04:09 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I predict this game will all come down to how Dickey pitches.
    6. Meatwads stronger now, ready for the house posted on March 14, 2013 at 04:15 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Any teamates playing against each other tonight?
    7. dr. scott posted on March 14, 2013 at 04:32 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Reyes, Encarnacion, and Dickey will be teammates.
    8. Gamingboy posted on March 14, 2013 at 05:27 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Reyes, Encarnacion, and Dickey will be teammates.


    Deduno is with the Twins and will face Mauer.
    9. Jose Can Still Seabiscuit posted on March 14, 2013 at 05:57 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Arencibia is still a Blue Jay too isn't he?
    10. Good cripple hitter posted on March 14, 2013 at 06:23 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Arencibia is still a Jay, unless the team wants to make the playoffs with Henry Blanco as their starting catcher. That might be fun.

    Moises Sierra has been optioned to AAA but he was a Blue Jay last year and is still in the organization.
    11. Gamingboy posted on March 14, 2013 at 06:51 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    EMERGENCY! David Wright is out with a sore back! Willie Bloomquist to play third!

    It's like we just saw Bucky get blown up by the Red Skull.
    12. JJ1986 posted on March 14, 2013 at 06:57 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Willie Bloomquist to play third!


    And bat fifth?
    13. Gamingboy posted on March 14, 2013 at 06:58 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0



    And bat fifth?


    No, they have moved Stanton up to fifth.
    14. Gamingboy posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:01 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Okay, so if David Wright is Captain America, who is Bloomquist? Ant-Man?
    15. JJ1986 posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:04 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I didn't realize Zobrist had played so little 3B, but I guess it makes sense considering his teammate. They should still put him there.
    16. Lassus posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:06 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    This MLB Network broadcast continues to be a major pain in the ass.
    17. Good cripple hitter posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:07 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    who is Bloomquist? Ant-Man?


    Given that he's married, I'd hope not. I'm trying to think of guys who are useful enough to wind up on teams, but not really useful overall. Ah, Justice from Busiek's Avengers.

    This MLB Network broadcast continues to be a major pain in the ass.


    Whatever's going on, you could be listening to Sutcliffe. A baseball game broadcast with Metal Machine Music as its soundtrack would be preferable to Sutcliffe.
    18. Gamingboy posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:08 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I remember reading somewhere that if David Wright were to be out permanently with injury Chase Headley will be added.
    19. Gamingboy posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:09 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Given that he's married, I'd hope not.


    Hey, I didn't say WHAT Ant-Man...
    20. JJ1986 posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:13 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Blue Jay battle!
    21. Tschingsch posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:14 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    who is Bloomquist? Ant-Man?


    Powdered Toast Man
    22. JJ1986 posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:18 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Cano leads the tournament with...22 total stolen bases?
    23. Gamingboy posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:19 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Good Dickey so far. That's what Team USA needs.
    24. rb's team is hopeful for the new year! posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:22 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Any team that starts willie bloomquist is not trying to win.
    25. Gamingboy posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:23 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Willie Bloomquist was never supposed to start except in case of a super-emergency like what happened today.
    26. Gamingboy posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:33 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Deduno... not so good.
    27. Weekly Journalist_ posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:40 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    What's the super emergency?
    28. Gamingboy posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:40 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    What's the super emergency?


    David Wright getting scratched 15 minutes before gametime.
    29. JJ1986 posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:42 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Ouch.
    30. Gamingboy posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:42 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Hanley Ramirez found a bad knuckleball there.
    31. Weekly Journalist_ posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:42 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Crush job.
    32. Weekly Journalist_ posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:44 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Maybe we can get Longoria if we advance.
    33. Weekly Journalist_ posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:47 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    dickey is all wrong for this game
    34. JJ1986 posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:54 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Let's bunt ball 4!
    35. Gamingboy posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:57 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    STOP ####### BUNTING
    36. JJ1986 posted on March 14, 2013 at 07:59 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I'll bet they won't mention that the bunt didn't help.
    37. Harveys Wallbangers  posted on March 14, 2013 at 08:00 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    love teh atmospher of the game
    38. Gamingboy posted on March 14, 2013 at 08:03 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I'd say maybe in the 2017 classic they'd have somebody competent when it comes to bunt/don't bunt, but given the fact it'll probably be Tony LaRussa, I'll doubt it.
    39. Good cripple hitter posted on March 14, 2013 at 08:04 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I'm not a fan of bunting on a 3-1 count against a wild pitcher, but it was Willie Bloomquist. If he's going to start, bunting a runner over to second doesn't seem like a terrible job for him.
    40. Fenderbelly is a leaf on the wind posted on March 14, 2013 at 08:07 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0


    I'd rather have vuvuzelas than that ####### air horn.
    41. Gamingboy posted on March 14, 2013 at 08:12 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I know that most stadiums have rules against air horns and stuff, but I'm guessing they are being waived for the WBC for cultural and practical reasons...
    42. Jose Can Still Seabiscuit posted on March 14, 2013 at 08:14 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I'm watching without sound but it looks like the Dominicans are raising an awful racket which is awesome.

    43. dr. scott posted on March 14, 2013 at 08:17 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Can't believe no one has suggested...

    Bloomquist = particle man

    Is he a dot
    Is he a spec
    When in water does he get wet
    Or does the water get him instead
    Nobody knows
    Particle man
    44. Gamingboy posted on March 14, 2013 at 08:20 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    I don't know if either Dickey or Deduno is gonna get through 5.
    45. dr. scott posted on March 14, 2013 at 08:23 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Are the ball/strikes calls as bad as Game Center is saying. Seems to be an obvious miss nearly every at bat.
    46. Good cripple hitter posted on March 14, 2013 at 08:24 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    The strike zone looks pretty random, yeah.

    EDIT: although it might be worth mentioning that Carlos Santana looks to be an abysmal pitch framer.
    47. JJ1986 posted on March 14, 2013 at 08:25 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Kenley Jansen added to the Netherlands roster. He was on the team last time too. As the starting catcher.
    48. Tschingsch posted on March 14, 2013 at 08:31 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Who is he replacing? The article on the WBC site didn't say.
    49. JJ1986 posted on March 14, 2013 at 08:42 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    For anyone who thinks the players don't care, they should watch Sam Deduno in this game.
    50. rb's team is hopeful for the new year! posted on March 14, 2013 at 08:54 PM #  hit 0 | hit 0

    Rick sutcliffe takes a backseat to no one in terrible announcing.

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