Cubs in the WBC

[cubswin2009]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-11-cubs-winter-meetings-chicdec11,0,6715962.story

Ramirez is expected to decline an invitation to play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. Sources said Ramirez likes to stay in his routine in the spring, and he probably would be a backup anyway if Alex Rodriguez starts at third for the Dominicans. … Among the Cubs expected to participate in the WBC are Soriano and Carlos Marmol (Dominican Republic), Geovany Soto (Puerto Rico), Fukudome (Japan), Dempster (Canada) and Lee (United States). Zambrano has not decided whether to play for Venezuela.

[Andy]

Maybe if Kosuke plays for Japan he'll recapture his mojo?

 

Really reaching.

[Schwarber Fan]

Geovany Soto

[Cynosure]

Puerto Rico wins :(

 

Can't we just make Puerto Ricans play for us?

[erik316wttn]

Geovany Soto

[shnsajax]

I don't want Marmol pitching more than he already has too.

[Butterscup1679666578]

I'd prefer if all these guys took the spring off.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I love the WBC

[ZFan38]

Anyone know if Harden is pitching for Canada?

[Roast]

Puerto Rico is part of america, technically. I want Soto back.

[treebird]

god i hate this

[Guest]

Alex Maestri is officially on the Italian roster.

[chuckywang]

Does Barcelona complain when Ronaldinho plays for Brazil?

[shnsajax]

Does Barcelona complain when Ronaldinho plays for Brazil?

 

sometimes yes. but not for the World Cup, Copa America, ect.

[Brian]

I love the WBC

 

an unpopular opinion we share. I personally can't wait for this.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

I love the WBC

 

an unpopular opinion we share. I personally can't wait for this.

 

It's fun. It's competitive baseball in March. Some people hate fun.

 

(I hope they've fixed the stupid rule setup where it actually makes sense for teams to avoid scoring runs).

[BCVM22]

I hope they've fixed the stupid rule setup where it actually makes sense for teams to avoid scoring runs.

 

Yes, they've modified the competitive structure to avoid the assinine tiebreaker system the inaugural tournament used.

[Guest]

I have tickets for the final at Dodger Stadium, I hope it's as amped up as Bob described those games in Orlando a few years ago. And I hope no Cubs are involved.

[chuckywang]

Does Barcelona complain when Ronaldinho plays for Brazil?

 

sometimes yes. but not for the World Cup, Copa America, ect.

 

Exactly ... WBC = World Cup.

[Garwilly]

Does Barcelona complain when Ronaldinho plays for Brazil?

 

sometimes yes. but not for the World Cup, Copa America, ect.

 

Exactly ... WBC = World Cup.

 

I'm a big fan of the WBC too, but come on...

[Old Style]

god i hate this

+1

[Balsa]

I love the WBC

I'm more excited about the WBC than the Cubs at the moment.

[Guest]

I have tickets for the final at Dodger Stadium, I hope it's as amped up as Bob described those games in Orlando a few years ago. And I hope no Cubs are involved.

 

We went to the semifinal last time and it was amazing.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I have tickets for the final at Dodger Stadium, I hope it's as amped up as Bob described those games in Orlando a few years ago. And I hope no Cubs are involved.

watching baseball surrounded by thousands of drunken Venezuelans is something to behold

[E.J.]

god i hate this

+1

 

I hate the fact that I have to worry about Cubs' players getting injured before the season even starts.