Epic article, just one on top of many other reason why the WBC has been, and will be a huge huge success for baseball. And also a look into why a lot of the underdog teams play 200% and pull off insane upsets.

I’m still a little confused that I live in a world where Angel Pagan is a $40M free agent, but I don’t think this is a bad deal.

Life’s a lot easier for the Giants with Angel Pagan aboard.  They no longer need to look for a center fielder, leadoff hitter or Triples Alley connoisseur.

Pagan filled all three roles in the Giants’ world championship run, and he has a chance to keep them four more years after agreeing to a $40 million contract that will become official once he passes a physical this ...