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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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101. Gamingboy posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:31 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

These guys do more with thunder sticks than Anaheim has ever done.

102. RollingWave posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:32 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

damnit, i thought that would be lucky dinker

103. RollingWave posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:34 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Japan does something like that too, especially in highschool games, but Taiwan's does that on a pro level better.

104. Tschingsch posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:34 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Someone made a hoodie for GB: http://r.ebay.com/A0flUJ

105. Gamingboy posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:36 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

$40.50 for a pre-owned? I think I'll wait a bit.

106. Weekly Journalist_ posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:38 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

How about Aruba or Curacao for a venue next time. Or Hell, Amsterdam.

107. Tschingsch posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:40 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

They're building a new stadium in the Netherlands, with the hopes of some MLB and WBC games.

108. Gamingboy posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:41 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

They're building a new stadium in the Netherlands, with the hopes of some MLB and WBC games.

Yeah, I've heard they are competing with Italy and Australia for the opening of the 2014 season, or something.

109. Weekly Journalist_ posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:42 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Andruw Jones hit 50 hrs in mlb, and here he is battling some no name hometown boy in Taiwan infront of a crazy crowd. This is why I love the WBC.

110. RollingWave posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:43 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Pan is one of the best CPBL all time pitcher, though IIRC he's been injury plagued recently.

111. Gamingboy posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:43 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Yeah, I mean, remember when Andruw Jones was going to be the best Braves OF since Hank Aaron?

112. Weekly Journalist_ posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:44 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

I just have a wierd feeling this game is going to be an all time wbc classic.

113. Gamingboy posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:44 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

I love how everybody goes out of their way to call them "Chinese Taipei" with the whole separate flag and everything, yet the crowd is filled with people with ROC flags.

114. RollingWave posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:47 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

also, for those interested, here's the local Taiwan broadcast link

115. Weekly Journalist_ posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:48 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Explain to me the significance gamingboy. Why don't we just call them Taiwan? I know the ROC thing has something to do with a government in exile or something...

116. Bitter Calculus Instructor posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:50 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

The political and legal statuses of Taiwan are contentious issues. The People's Republic of China (PRC) claims that the Republic of China government is illegitimate, referring to it as the "Taiwan Authority". The ROC, however, with its own constitution, independently elected president and armed forces, continues to view itself as a sovereign state. The present territory of the state has never been controlled by the PRC.[84][85] Internationally, there is controversy on whether the ROC still exists as a state or a defunct state per international law due to the loss of membership / recognition in the United Nations and lack of wide diplomatic recognition.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan

117. Weekly Journalist_ posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:50 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Does Netherlands have any position players from Holland?

118. RollingWave posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:50 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

I love how everybody goes out of their way to call them "Chinese Taipei" with the whole separate flag and everything, yet the crowd is filled with people with ROC flags.

There have been some instance of countries banning the ROC flag in games, but that's for another thread of why the world is a #####. if they ban that in Taiwan there's obviosuly going to be a riot.

119. Gamingboy posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:53 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Explain to me the significance gamingboy. Why don't we just call them Taiwan? I know the ROC thing has something to do with a government in exile or something...

From the 1930s to late 1940s, the Communist "People's Republic of China" and the Nationalist "Republic of China" were in a civil war that was only interrupted when the Japanese invaded. Eventually, the PRC forced the ROC to flee to Taiwan, and so technically since then there have been two countries that, on paper, claim to be legitimate rulers of China. Due to the fact that most countries recognize the PRC as the rulers of China, the ROC is sort of in a legal netherworld where they are obviously independent in practice but also technically part of the PRC (and vice-versa). It's... complicated, but basically, they are called "Chinese Taipei" and not "Taiwan" as a way of not pissing off China, which still technically claims the island.

120. Tschingsch posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:55 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Does Netherlands have any position players from Holland?

According to B-Ref, Kalian Sams and Michael Duursma. Unfortunately the awesome Dirk Van't Klooster was not added to the roster this year.

121. Bitter Calculus Instructor posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:55 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

[114] The video is not working for me. I think it has something to do with my IP, but I'm not sure since I can't read Chinese.

122. Gamingboy posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:55 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Does Netherlands have any position players from Holland?

There are a few, mainly from the Hoofdklasse.

123. Tschingsch posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:57 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Yeah, I'm having the same problem with the video link too. Chrome isn't translating that page for some reason. That sucks, based on the video GB posted yesterday, that feed would be MUCH more fun to watch.

124. Bitter Calculus Instructor posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:58 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Edit: Refreshing the page caused resubmits and hence delayed double posts. Odd.

125. Good cripple hitter posted on March 03, 2013 at 03:59 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Yeah, I've heard they are competing with Italy and Australia for the opening of the 2014 season, or something.

I can't find a mainstream source for the story, but according to an article that was posted here the Netherlands already won. They'll have 3 MLB games in 2014 or 2015.

126. Tschingsch posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:00 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Google translate basically says that you have to be in Taiwan to watch.

127. Bitter Calculus Instructor posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:00 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Ah, I see.

128. Gamingboy posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:02 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Yesterday's link were posted by some of the people who are in the Fan Cave, I'll let you know if they post them again.

129. Weekly Journalist_ posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:03 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Woo!!

130. RollingWave posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:04 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

oh damn, yeah I forgot that channel need to be in Taiwan to work. sry

131. RollingWave posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:04 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

let the fun start!!!

132. Weekly Journalist_ posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:04 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Tomahawk chop to mock Abdruw Jones

133. Good cripple hitter posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:05 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Edit: Refreshing the page caused resubmits and hence delayed double posts. Odd.

Someone suggested there's a bug where if you edit a post, then hit refresh you'll create a double post.

Edit: although I just tried to recreate that and failed.

134. Weekly Journalist_ posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:06 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Nice ####### camera work. Who is directing this?

135. Gamingboy posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:06 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

This is going to be fun.

136. RollingWave posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:06 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

that was close, the Dutch RF made a big dive for that and came within inchs. but missed and now we have no outs 2nd and 3rd

137. Good cripple hitter posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:06 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Nice ####### camera work. Who is directing this?

I was just thinking that if the MLB wants people to take these games seriously, they'll need to upgrade their production values. There's some lousy work being done at some of these games.

138. Bitter Calculus Instructor posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:07 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Well, it's sleepy time over here. I'll read the rest of the chat in the morning before looking up the final score. G'night guys.

139. Gamingboy posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:07 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Meulens is making a mistake leaving him in.

140. Weekly Journalist_ posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:08 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Oof

141. RollingWave posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:08 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

woooooooooooo, Chen single, the Taiwan's runner on 2nd stopped at 3rd but Chen took advantage and advanced to 2nd on the throw home, now they're intentionally walking Chang, who has had a knack of getting big hits in international games, so no outs bases loaded. woooo

142. Gamingboy posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:08 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Shairon Martis time.

143. RollingWave posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:09 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Nice ####### camera work. Who is directing this?

I was just thinking that if the MLB wants people to take these games seriously, they'll need to upgrade their production values. There's some lousy work being done at some of these games.

According to the papers today, the MLB decided to NOT use the local CPBL crew and hired other local camera crew and yes everyone here is complaining of the shitty directing. the guy's drunk or something.

YESSSSSSSSSS bases loaded HBP

144. Weekly Journalist_ posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:10 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Do the honkbalers have another hurler?

one neat thing about NED, this inning notwithstanding, is that unlike last time when they were the plucky miracle underdogs, this year they seem to have some swagger. I expect they'll pound the bajaysus out of Australia.

145. RollingWave posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:12 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

yeah but it seems quite possible this year for Aus to go 0-3 and everyone else 2-1 or something, so every run would count.

146. Gamingboy posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:12 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Honkballers need a DP.

147. Weekly Journalist_ posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:12 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Ah. For a second off the bat I thought that was a grand slam...and I wondered if the whole stadium would collapse.

148. RollingWave posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:13 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

sac fly, pretty deep too, if that went out someone would die of a heart attack

149. The Yankee Clapper posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:14 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Last inning for me, I think. Another hit would help.

150. Gamingboy posted on March 03, 2013 at 04:14 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

yeah but it seems quite possible this year for Aus to go 0-3 and everyone else 2-1 or something, so every run would count.

Although if Korea plays like they did last night....

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Freeman was set to play for Canada

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