Tigeraholic1 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Figured it could support it’s own thread. Miggy will now have participated in all 5 WBC’s The eight participants from the Tigers: designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (Venezuela), left-handed starter Eduardo Rodriguez(Venezuela) shortstop Javier Báez (Puerto Rico), second baseman Jonathan Schoop(Netherlands), third baseman Andy Ibáñez(Cuba), infielder John Valente (Italy), right-handed reliever Chavez Fernander (Great Britain) and left-handed reliever Jack O'Loughlin(Australia). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cowan Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 I always get a kick out of seeing the guys who are named to the Italian team. I bet John Valente has never been to Italy but he does a really good impression of his grandfather. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lordstanley Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 (edited) I am going to be in Tokyo on vacation next week and we have tickets for next Wednesday’s quarterfinal at the Tokyo Dome. It’s for the #2 seed in Japan’s group vs #1 in the other, so the tickets for the Thursday quarterfinal were sky high. But if Japan unexpectedly drops to #2 in the group we will be in luck for a great atmosphere. My wife is from Taiwan so them making it to our quarter final would be cool as well. Edited March 8, 2023 by lordstanley 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasfh Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 My wife and I are headed down to Miami to meet up with a buddy of mine who's coming in from Boston, and we will be taking in the Venezuela-Dominican game Saturday night. This will probably be the last game I see without the pitch clock, and if my experience in Cuba is any indication, it will be a four-plus-hour nine-inning extravaganza with vuvuzelas going off constantly around us. It's gonna be a blast. Can hardly wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Toddwert Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 watching the WBC always reminds me how lame we are as fans.... all the singing and noise making helps make the sport more interesting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordstanley Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 On 3/9/2023 at 3:36 AM, Toddwert said: watching the WBC always reminds me how lame we are as fans.... all the singing and noise making helps make the sport more interesting I'm looking forward to the singing and noise, but not the 90% masking. Watching Italy-Taipei now and Korea-Japan. I had to chuckle how the 3rd out last inning for Japan was made by Lars Nootbar of the Cardinals. Born in California but his mom is Japanese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casimir Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 On 3/9/2023 at 6:36 AM, Toddwert said: watching the WBC always reminds me how lame we are as fans.... all the singing and noise making helps make the sport more interesting It is interesting how the baseball atmosphere can be so different from culture to culture. Oakland's home crowds, especially in the playoffs, are quite a contrast to the rest of MLB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordstanley Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 12 hours ago, lordstanley said: I had to chuckle how the 3rd out last inning for Japan was made by Lars Nootbar of the Cardinals. Born in California but his mom is Japanese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordstanley Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Taichung is rocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordstanley Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) Potential for chaos in Pool A. I am rooting against that for once, as a Taiwan win in final game is all they need to win the group and we’d get to watch their quarter final in person. Edited March 11, 2023 by lordstanley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lordstanley Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 I’ve been to Taiwanese weddings that were kind of like this. Some Taiwanese funerals are similar - except with strippers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cowan Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 58 minutes ago, lordstanley said: I’ve been to Taiwanese weddings that were kind of like this. Some Taiwanese funerals are similar - except with strippers! You are having a blast over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobrob2004 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 13 hours ago, lordstanley said: Proof that Baez should be playing second base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddwert Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 anyone else watching the Canada vs Great Britian game? its 10-8 CAN in 4th and its already been 2 hours, seems like no body on either team can pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Cat Gentleman Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 20 minutes ago, Toddwert said: anyone else watching the Canada vs Great Britian game? its 10-8 CAN in 4th and its already been 2 hours, seems like no body on either team can pitch Britain and Canada? does it look at all like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddwert Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, Crazy Cat Gentleman said: Britain and Canada? does it look at all like this? its 8-14 still in the 4th lol..... postion players are loosen their arms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordstanley Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 On 3/11/2023 at 11:55 PM, lordstanley said: Potential for chaos in Pool A. I am rooting against that for once, as a Taiwan win in final game is all they need to win the group and we’d get to watch their quarter final in person. So the 5-way tie at 2-2 did happen. This was the tiebreaker mechanism. If only the tiebreaker had been decided by putting each team captain into one room and whoever solved that math formula quickest would be the winner. Accuse me of bias or of (positive) stereotyping, but I would have liked the Taiwan guy’s chances. Instead it ended Cuba, Italy, Netherlands, Panama and Taiwan in that order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigeraholic1 Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 10 hours ago, lordstanley said: So the 5-way tie at 2-2 did happen. This was the tiebreaker mechanism. If only the tiebreaker had been decided by putting each team captain into one room and whoever solved that math formula quickest would be the winner. Accuse me of bias or of (positive) stereotyping, but I would have liked the Taiwan guy’s chances. Instead it ended Cuba, Italy, Netherlands, Panama and Taiwan in that order. Looks like my son's 15U tourney rules based on run differential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger337 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 10 hours ago, lordstanley said: So the 5-way tie at 2-2 did happen. This was the tiebreaker mechanism. If only the tiebreaker had been decided by putting each team captain into one room and whoever solved that math formula quickest would be the winner. Accuse me of bias or of (positive) stereotyping, but I would have liked the Taiwan guy’s chances. Instead it ended Cuba, Italy, Netherlands, Panama and Taiwan in that order. The sabers have taken over the WBC! Those bastards ruin everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtutiger Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Tigers farmhand (and Team AUS ace) Jack O'Loughlin helps Australia advance.... good stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordstanley Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 USA 12, Canada 1 Mercy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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