The Japanese are really scrappy and quick. Their guys are cutting balls off in the OF incredibly well, in my opinion. Did Hideki Matsui decline an invitation, out of curiosity?
embarassing? Isn't this the 2nd inning? They aren't exactly crushing the ball - it would help if the US played its best defense. That left side of the IF really is rather weak defensively.
You know he's doing this to "prove" that he's not on steroids. The Olympic-level drug testing that comes with the WBC would likely come down upon him. Considering he probably hasn't done steroids since his mysterious knee injury popped up, he likely would test negative.
Okay, here's a good one. Aside from Mark Pawelek (and Donald Veal if he starts there), who are you the most excited about seeing next season in Peoria?