Yes, this tournament has little value to American baseball other than the money it may generate.
However, I love watching baseball. The fact that I am going to be able to watch competitive baseball this time of year is a bonus for me. Once the NFL playoffs have ended, there isn’t much that interests me [...]
0 comments January 18 2006 | John B | Discussion
Footnote/Correction: My reconsideration of Jim Rice’s case for the Hall of Fame was prompted by Raul Caneiro, who is a frequent reader and fan of this site. After an objection by him, I re-evaluated Rice’s statistics based upon the era in which he played and placed him in the appropriate context. I [...]
0 comments January 18 2006 | Russ | Discussion
A-Rod strikes again. He shouldn’t be so concerned with how things look. He should just do what he wants to do. If his first inclination was to play for the U.S., then he should have stuck with it.
Having said all that, the WBC is a joke. I know fans [...]
0 comments January 18 2006 | Russ | Discussion
Until A-Rod wins a championship (and is instrumental in doing so) all of his statements and positions will be scrutinized to the Nth degree. Too bad the Yankees can’t save him from himself and issue a blanket statement that because of his value to the team and contract value he will be sitting [...]
0 comments January 18 2006 | Mike T | Discussion
So Orza and Selig convinced A-Rod to play in the WBC, and play for the US. I guess he’ll never be able to travel through Washington heights wothout an armed bodyguard. I don’t think I have ever seen anyone quite like A-Rod. No matter what he decides to say or do, he [...]
0 comments January 18 2006 | Joe | Discussion
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