World Baseball Classic

[Verkman]

Just wondering if anyone else is paying attention to this great tournament. Honestly, I didn't know what to think about it when they had the first tournament, but I have to admit that I love it. I got tickets for all six games at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, and the price I paid for them was worth it just to see the USA vs Canada game on Saturday afternoon. It was one of those games where you felt privileged to be there. The Stadium was vibrating and there was feeling, something indescribable, that made for one of the most amazing 3 hours of my life. It was the first baseball game I've been to where in the top of the ninth the whole stadium of people were on their feet, all 42,000 of 'em. Not one sat down until Jason Bay popped up.

Going to the game tonight between USA and Venezuela. Stayed for the Italy and Venezuela last night, but left around the fifth when it looked like it was going to be quite one sided. Plus, we got out just before the Maple Leaf game ended, so the traffic downtown was pristine. Fifteen minutes later and it would have been a zoo.

[STARSCREAM]

Not really. I watched the highlights on ESPN but that's it. They are probably trying to get it to be like the World Cup.

[Verkman]

Originally Posted by STARSCREAM

Not really. I watched the highlights on ESPN but that's it. They are probably trying to get it to be like the World Cup.

It'll never be quite the same as the World cup since baseball isn't quite as global, but that being said, it was quite a few Venezuelans there to cheer on their home. It was a soccer atmosphere, which doesn't suit me because I absolutely loath soccer, but it was nice to see the Venezuelen people of Toronto out to support their home team. The maracas were annoying though, but that's just personal opinion of course.

I'm just a huge baseball fan, so getting to see some of the best players in the world play under one roof is why I'm going to the games. And people in Canada don't like Derek Jeter at all. His face showed up on the Jumbotron and the whole place booed, and his face was only up for a second or two. Classic. I have no problem with the guy, he demands respect as being one of the best ball players in the last ten or more years, but most there were jays fans too, and the Yankees are division rivals.

Another great moment was when everyone started Chanting "MVP. MVP" when Justin Morneau came to bat, and of course Dunstin Pedroia was on team USA.

That being said, I still think Pedroia deserved the MVP just as much if not more than Morneau.

[proxpilot]

HGH dealers could probably make a killing there. Im a collage ball fan, i like to watch them before the greed and roids take over.

[Clark Kent]

I have really enjoyed it. It was great seeing the Dutch beat the Dominican Republic yesterday. People really should take some time and check it out. Many of the players seem to be taking it more seriously than the last time it was held in 2006.

[Galley]

I missed the USA vs. Canada game, but have watched a few others. Team USA leads Venezuela by 6 runs in the 7th.

[Chordata]

Originally Posted by proxpilot

HGH dealers could probably make a killing there. Im a collage ball fan, i like to watch them before the greed and roids take over.

Sadly, college baseball players use steroids, too.

[Lanfear]

Only saw the last 2 innings or so. It was pretty exciting near the end. Almost blew that one