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Saturday, March 23, 2013

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 January 12, 2013 at 10:30 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

BTW, other news:
Trout is out. Players confirmed to be playing for Team USA include Mauer, Wright, Giancarlo Stanton, Braun, Tulowitzki, Brandon Phillips, Jonathan Lucroy, Chris Perez, Victorino, Glenn Perkin and Vinnie Pestano. Still nothing confirmed about any starting pitchers.

2. Crispix Attacks 2: Swag Airlines posted on January 12, 2013 at 11:01 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I guess if the WBC settles in an equilibrium that includes most of the top hitters and zero top pitchers, that could be a pretty interesting tournament.

3. morineko posted on January 13, 2013 at 12:34 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

No wonder Norichika Aoki isn't going to be in the WBC (he said to the Japanese press that the Brewers weren't actually encouraging it)--they're already going to be missing five players.

4. winnipegwhip posted on January 13, 2013 at 12:34 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

The WBC will begin just as the Maple Leafs and Habs are eliminated from playoff contention. The timing couldn't be better for Canadian sports fans.

5. Random Transaction Generator posted on January 13, 2013 at 01:38 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

The WBC will begin just as the Maple Leafs and Habs are eliminated from playoff contention. The timing couldn't be better for Canadian sports fans.

The WBC starts next week?!

/disgruntled old-time Leafs fan

6. Gamingboy posted on January 13, 2013 at 02:19 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Having Canada or one of the Non-Cuban Latin countries win the WBC would possibly be the kick in the pants that the American players would need. Not because of any public outcry, but simply because they'd probably get so sick of hearing about it back in the MLB clubhouses.

7. Accent Shallow posted on January 13, 2013 at 02:34 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I guess if the WBC settles in an equilibrium that includes most of the top hitters and zero top pitchers, that could be a pretty interesting tournament.

I suppose this is why I'm not in love with the WBC, because the pitchers aren't in top shape during the tournament.

Also, has Canada figured out who's playing short yet?

8. KJOK posted on January 13, 2013 at 04:33 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I suppose this is why I'm not in love with the WBC, because the pitchers aren't in top shape during the tournament.

I'll second this. I really like the concept of the WBC. It's a fun, enjoyable tournament in a sport where you generally don't see tournament play at the highest level. But it would be so much better to see more of the top pitchers, and see them pitching at least 4 or 5 innings a game. Bud really needs to think about replacing the stale *Some Star Game with the WBC in mid-July, assuming the Asian Leagues would be on board with doing the same.

*Credit to Lee Sinnis

9. Mike Emeigh

posted on January 13, 2013 at 05:40 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Also, has Canada figured out who's playing short yet?

Cale Iorg and Jonathan Malo are the listed ones on the roster. I'd guess Iorg.

-- MWE

10. Crispix Attacks 2: Swag Airlines posted on January 13, 2013 at 05:52 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Despite this list, Tyson Gillies is tweeting that he's honored to be selected to the Canada WBC team, so it looks like the Kamloops Komet will be joining Philippe Aumont as part of the Phillies contingent.

11. Gamingboy posted on January 13, 2013 at 06:16 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Gillies was on the PDF at TFA.

12. Crispix Attacks 2: Swag Airlines posted on January 13, 2013 at 06:20 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Ah, there's a PDF. I thought the full list the article is referring to had not been made public yet.

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