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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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151. Good cripple hitter posted on March 07, 2013 at 11:47 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I for one welcome our new Honkbal overlords.

152. Good cripple hitter posted on March 07, 2013 at 11:48 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

What the hell was Simmons doing there? That is some awful baserunning.

153. Gamingboy posted on March 07, 2013 at 11:49 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Oh, not a good example of baserunning by Andrelton Simmons. But the Dutch have already run the Cuban pitcher out of town... oh, Victor Mesa...

154. The Clarence Thomas of BBTF (scott) posted on March 07, 2013 at 11:50 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Venezuela is at risk of being mercy ruled. That would be crazy embarassing.

155. Gamingboy posted on March 07, 2013 at 11:52 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Venezuela is at risk of being mercy ruled. That would be crazy embarassing.

Hugo isn't even in his grave yet to roll over...

156. Gamingboy posted on March 07, 2013 at 11:55 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Oh, for a second there I thought Balentien was going to make it 5-0.

157. The Clarence Thomas of BBTF (scott) posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:03 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Gorgeous double play by the DR.

158. Gamingboy posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:03 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Andrelton Simmons.

159. Gamingboy posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:07 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Seriously, Andrelton Simmons. That was a great play.

160. Uncle Willy posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:09 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Why is MLB Network sticking with DR-Venezuela instead of showing the Netherlands game?

Sweet DP started by Reyes.

161. Gamingboy posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:15 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

@Dbacks

If @cactusleagueaz games are rained out tomorrow, fans w/ a #SpringTraining ticket can go to Chase Field & buy @WBCBaseball Fri. tix for $5

I checked and saw that the USA-Mexico game is basically sold out save for the highest deck, so I'm guessing this is more a ploy to make sure Canada-Italy has a good crowd.

162. The Clarence Thomas of BBTF (scott) posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:17 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

C'mon Rodney, make quick work of the DR so it switches over to honkbal.

163. Gamingboy posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:22 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Somebody needs to make GIFs of Victor Mesa.

164. The Clarence Thomas of BBTF (scott) posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:23 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

I know momentum is tomorrow's starting pitcher, but the DR looks very dangerous.

165. Tschingsch posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:24 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Finally... Honkbal time!!!

166. Gamingboy posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:29 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Finally... Honkbal time!!!

Live all the time like it is Honkbal time.

167. Gamingboy posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:34 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Okay, this might be the best fielding infield in the tourney.

168. The Clarence Thomas of BBTF (scott) posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:34 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

I wonder how much you could gain by having a infield with three shortstops.

169. Tschingsch posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:35 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Imagine if Profar agreed to play...

170. The Clarence Thomas of BBTF (scott) posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:35 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

And they don't even have Profar on the team!

171. Gamingboy posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:35 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Okay, somebody owes somebody a coke.

172. Tschingsch posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:37 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

While I know it technically refers to Germans, it think it's appropriate that instead of a coke, I get a Pennsylvania Dutch Birch Beer.

173. The Clarence Thomas of BBTF (scott) posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:39 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Hah! Fair enough.

174. Gamingboy posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:40 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Sounds like Andruw Jones has a future as a coach, or at least a recruiter.

175. Gamingboy posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:43 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Does Victor Mesa ever remove those gloves?

176. Good cripple hitter posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:43 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Anyone know why Victor Mesa wears gloves?

Edit: oh, come on.

177. Gamingboy posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:45 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Truly, Good Criplle Hitter, the primates are moving ever closer to a hive mind.

178. The Clarence Thomas of BBTF (scott) posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:53 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Honkbal knows defense.

179. Gamingboy posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:56 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Give me a infield of shortstops, and the demons of hell will be unable to reach the outfield.

180. Good cripple hitter posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:57 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Is the fake to third, throw to first move a balk in the WBC?

181. Tschingsch posted on March 08, 2013 at 12:58 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Yes, I believe they said that in the 1st round.

182. The Clarence Thomas of BBTF (scott) posted on March 08, 2013 at 01:05 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

HOOOONK HOOOOONK!

183. Gamingboy posted on March 08, 2013 at 01:10 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

I wonder if the Dutch person in the Fan Cave is sick of all of the honkbal jokes that no doubt are being said...

184. The Clarence Thomas of BBTF (scott) posted on March 08, 2013 at 01:11 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

"why do these people keep talking so excitedly about the bases?"

185. Gamingboy posted on March 08, 2013 at 01:13 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Ah, so THAT'S what Victor Mesa's gloves are for!

186. Good cripple hitter posted on March 08, 2013 at 01:13 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

If Mesa's coated his gloves with vaseline or something he'd immediately become my favourite manager in baseball.

Edit: for ####'s sake. Hive mind, disengage!

187. The Clarence Thomas of BBTF (scott) posted on March 08, 2013 at 01:14 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

TOUCH ALL THE HONKS!

188. Tschingsch posted on March 08, 2013 at 01:14 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

YES!!!!!

189. Gamingboy posted on March 08, 2013 at 01:14 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

SCHOOOOOOOOOOP! HONKBAL HERO!

190. Tschingsch posted on March 08, 2013 at 01:14 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

oh wait... JA!!!!!

191. Gamingboy posted on March 08, 2013 at 01:17 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

"why do these people keep talking so excitedly about the bases?"

She seems to be taking it in stride:

@JulesUnlimited

HOMERUN!! <3 #Honk! #wbc

192. RollingWave posted on March 08, 2013 at 01:20 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

WOW, if Dutch and Taiwan both wins today that's going to blow people's mind

193. The Clarence Thomas of BBTF (scott) posted on March 08, 2013 at 01:21 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

That would be awesome, but you're getting a little ahead of yourself. The Dutch still need to win, for instance.

194. Gamingboy posted on March 08, 2013 at 01:21 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Yeah, it is getting ahead. The Cubans can strike with a big inning with ease.

195. The Clarence Thomas of BBTF (scott) posted on March 08, 2013 at 01:24 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

9 outs away.

196. Gamingboy posted on March 08, 2013 at 01:24 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Jeez, imagine if Chien-Ming Wang had this infield behind him. He'd be able to have a double play with nobody on base.

197. The Clarence Thomas of BBTF (scott) posted on March 08, 2013 at 01:27 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Chien-Ming Wang would have an ERA below 2 with this infield.

edit: That was a comment on #196, not another sign of the BTF hive mind.

198. Gamingboy posted on March 08, 2013 at 01:31 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Y'know, if this tournament is the last time the Western World sees Andruw Jones, at least he's leaving with a good impression.

199. RollingWave posted on March 08, 2013 at 01:32 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

wow, one more blow here and the games basically over.

200. Good cripple hitter posted on March 08, 2013 at 01:33 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

Can they make Mesa take the gloves off? This is getting interesting.

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Freeman was set to play for Canada

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