Re: World Baseball Classic '09 - Discussion Thread
Well, that's that. A better showing than in 06, and I credit the players for showing some heart and fighting through injuries. The players cared, that much was clear, the manager either did not or didn't know how to manage. Even if Johnson had made all the right moves, I don't know that this team beats Japan. Japan has become a baseball powerhouse and with guys like Darvish and Matsuzaka in their 20's, figure to remain a that way for a while to come.
It's just embarrassing so many players don't feel the need to participate and so many fans don't want to embrace this tournament like other nations have. I'm not one of those ra-ra USA! USA! types, but I think the American team should have more of a say on the outcome of a tournament for the true America's game. The American baseball team should be like the American basketball team and set the example. The fact is though, other nations love the game more than the US does today, and that's something that's hard to change.
Well, that's that. A better showing than in 06, and I credit the players for showing some heart and fighting through injuries. The players cared, that much was clear, the manager either did not or didn't know how to manage. Even if Johnson had made all the right moves, I don't know that this team beats Japan. Japan has become a baseball powerhouse and with guys like Darvish and Matsuzaka in their 20's, figure to remain a that way for a while to come.
It's just embarrassing so many players don't feel the need to participate and so many fans don't want to embrace this tournament like other nations have. I'm not one of those ra-ra USA! USA! types, but I think the American team should have more of a say on the outcome of a tournament for the true America's game. The American baseball team should be like the American basketball team and set the example. The fact is though, other nations love the game more than the US does today, and that's something that's hard to change.
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