Baseball World Cup is on for 2006 according to BA

[1908]

Awesome.

 

World Cup announcement expected this week

[OleMissCub]

Ya, that's awesome! That's gonna be really cool to see. USA! USA! USA!

[CubinNY]

This is great. I hope they let them use Alluminium bats.

 

Sacreligious sure, but chicks and CubinNY dig the long ball. I don't want to see any 3-1 or 2-0 games.

[1908]

This is great. I hope they let them use Alluminium bats.

Riiight, nothing like a couple fatalities at the corners to spice up a game.

 

The bats will be wooden, like they are in the Olympics and Olympic qualifying games.

[erik316wttn]

This is great. I hope they let them use Alluminium bats.

 

Sacreligious sure, but chicks and CubinNY dig the long ball. I don't want to see any 3-1 or 2-0 games.

 

Then why even have pitchers? Why not just let them hit off of a tee?

 

I wonder if this tournament will be as "star studded" as everyone claims it will be. Would MLB teams let their players participate in this tournament, risking an injury to them that would carry into the regular season?

[1908]

Would MLB teams let their players participate in this tournament, risking an injury to them that would carry into the regular season?

According to one union official, major league clubs will not be able to block any of their players from participating. .... One union official said that insurance to cover player contracts in the event of injuries during the tournament had been addressed to MLB’s satisfaction.

[CubinNY]

Riiight, nothing like a couple fatalities at the corners to spice up a game.

 

You said it, not me :wink:

[goonys evil twin]

I think it's a terrible idea.

[1908]

I think it's a terrible idea.

I didn't think it could get any better.

[CoolHandLuke]

If star players are involved then how can countries like Italy, Australia etc have a chance? It doesnt seem like it would be a fair competition to me.

[erik316wttn]

Would MLB teams let their players participate in this tournament, risking an injury to them that would carry into the regular season?

According to one union official, major league clubs will not be able to block any of their players from participating. .... One union official said that insurance to cover player contracts in the event of injuries during the tournament had been addressed to MLB’s satisfaction.

 

OK, well that shuts me up.

 

Although insurance covering the monetary losses still wouldn't be able to cover the production lost if a Pujols, Vlad, or Zambrano got hurt.

Edited May 11, 2005 by erik316wttn

[goonys evil twin]

I think it's a terrible idea.

I didn't think it could get any better.

 

I'm a Cubs fan. I don't care if Venezuela beats the Dominican or if Zambrano strikes out Rolen in a meaningless game.

 

No good can come of this.

[1908]

If star players are involved then how can countries like Italy, Australia etc have a chance? It doesnt seem like it would be a fair competition to me.

Japan sent a team of All-Stars to Athens last year and the only team to beat them was Australia, and they did so twice. Strange things can happen in short series.

[Chris]

*looking forward to it*

[Wheelimus]

Ask our last internationl team of NBA all stars about that. The rest of the world will catch up quick enough.

 

Nevermind that non US MLB players would be on their home country. The Japanese team would not be shabby. Neither would the Dominican.

 

If star players are involved then how can countries like Italy, Australia etc have a chance? It doesnt seem like it would be a fair competition to me.

[LoneStarCubFan]

If star players are involved then how can countries like Italy, Australia etc have a chance? It doesnt seem like it would be a fair competition to me.

 

1. They don't.

 

2. MLB doesn't care about fair. MLB cares about getting a final eight of:

 

USA

Cuba

Japan

Dominican Republic

Venezuela

Korea

Puerto Rico

Canada

 

and a semifinal with: Japan v. Cuba; USA v. Dominican Republic or Venezuela followed by a USA-Cuba final.

 

I think this is an outstanding idea and I'm looking forward to watching it.

[1908]

I think it's a terrible idea.

I didn't think it could get any better.

 

I'm a Cubs fan. I don't care if Venezuela beats the Dominican or if Zambrano strikes out Rolen in a meaningless game.

 

No good can come of this.

I'm a Cubs fan, too. But I also enjoy baseball in formats besides MLB, and I can't hardly wait to watch this, especially if the Cuban team participates.

[Slugger_16]

So would the players that participate in this tourney play in those games instead of the normal Spring Training games, or would they go back and forth if possible?

[J.R.]

I'm a Cubs fan. I don't care if Venezuela beats the Dominican or if Zambrano strikes out Rolen in a meaningless game.

 

No good can come of this.

 

My thoughts exactly. Much ado about jack squat.

 

It's nice for those who will watch, though. If it grows the game, then I suppose it's all right.

[erik316wttn]

I'm a Cubs fan. I don't care if Venezuela beats the Dominican or if Zambrano strikes out Rolen in a meaningless game.

 

No good can come of this.

 

My thoughts exactly. Much ado about jack squat.

 

It's nice for those who will watch, though. If it grows the game, then I suppose it's all right.

 

I think it would be a great showcase of some of the lesser known (but quite good) international players out there.

 

Plus, the Domincan team will be sick!

[Wheelimus]

And give us a chance to see players play we've never seen before, so we scream "DEAR GOD CUBS SIGN "insert name here" TO A DEAL!!!!"

[imb]

Hey, I'm down, this sounds like it will be a fun watch.

[1908]

Some of these projected rosters are just sick.

[burnt out cubbie fan]

C—Miguel Olivo (Mariners)

1B—Albert Pujols (Cardinals)

2B—Alfonso Soriano (Rangers)

3B—Aramis Ramirez (Cubs)

SS— Miguel Tejada (Orioles)

LF—Manny Ramirez (Red Sox)

CF—Jose Guillen (Nationals)

RF—Vladimir Guerrero (Angels)

DH—David Ortiz (Red Sox)

SP—Pedro Martinez (Mets)

SP—Bartolo Colon (Angels)

SP—Odalis Perez (Dodgers)

SP—Daniel Cabrera (Orioles)

RP—Francisco Cordero (Rangers)

Wow....

 

SP—Johan Santana (Twins)

SP—Carlos Zambrano (Cubs)

SP—Freddy Garcia (White Sox)

SP—Kelvim Escobar (Angels)

RP—Francisco Rodriguez (Angels)

I would love that rotation

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Poor Panama has to start Jose Macias at second base.