Author Topic: World Baseball Classic 2006 was nice, 2026 is better (Read 3114 times)

tomterp · « **Reply #75 on:** March 12, 2026, 09:05:19 pm »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on March 12, 2026, 04:41:28 pm

It's our tribute to Susan Sarandon. Let's do the time warp again.

The Chief doesn't like changing titles after a few days, so when this was caught the first time I didn't change it. However, I think it may be causing some confusion, so even though we are on the 3rd page, I will change the title.

Oh, I thought this was about the 2006 classic. Still pissed at Mexico over-using Luis Ayala.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #76 on:** March 13, 2026, 08:23:23 pm »

Bregman hitting 5th again, ahead of Anthony and Raleigh.

At least PCA is in.

imref · « **Reply #77 on:** March 13, 2026, 09:56:52 pm »

Canada again being dominated by the US.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #78 on:** March 13, 2026, 10:03:39 pm »

Caissie looks like he will be a pain for years with the Marlins

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #79 on:** March 13, 2026, 10:08:10 pm »

Quote from: imref on March 13, 2026, 09:56:52 pm

~~Canada again being dominated by the US.~~

spoke too soon

imref · « **Reply #80 on:** March 13, 2026, 10:24:01 pm »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on March 13, 2026, 10:08:10 pm

spoke too soon

yeah, jinx in effect.

imref · « **Reply #81 on:** March 13, 2026, 10:34:07 pm »

Canada just got Hellebuyck'd

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #82 on:** March 13, 2026, 10:35:15 pm »

Bednar had Caissie on the 1-2 fastball on the outside high corner. Amazed he didn't swing because Caissie was in complete protect mode the next 4 pitches.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #83 on:** March 13, 2026, 11:05:44 pm »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on March 09, 2026, 11:19:03 pm

USA

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #84 on:** March 13, 2026, 11:58:35 pm »

congrats wankers, the Japs will eat you alive

imref · « **Reply #85 on:** March 14, 2026, 12:25:37 am »

US vs DR, Sunday at 8. Skenes starting.

nobleisthyname · « **Reply #86 on:** March 14, 2026, 05:44:06 am »

Quote from: Ali the Baseball Cat on March 13, 2026, 11:58:35 pm

congrats wankers, the Japs will eat you alive

The DR looks unstoppable.

imref · « **Reply #87 on:** March 14, 2026, 04:56:58 pm »

Wasn’t quite as bad as bartman but geez.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #88 on:** March 14, 2026, 05:16:55 pm »

Quote from: nobleisthyname on March 14, 2026, 05:44:06 am

The DR Italy looks unstoppable.

fixed, maybe

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #89 on:** March 14, 2026, 11:12:16 pm »

this venezuela Japan game is worth watching. Several lead changes so far. wilyer Abreu may have set a record for bat flip height.

imref · « **Reply #90 on:** March 14, 2026, 11:41:30 pm »

Venezuela pitching has stepped up.

Count Walewski · « **Reply #91 on:** March 15, 2026, 08:26:54 am »

Italy now faces Venezuela instead of Japan in the semifinal.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #92 on:** March 15, 2026, 12:03:44 pm »

Quote from: Count Walewski on March 15, 2026, 08:26:54 am

Italy now faces Venezuela instead of Japan in the semifinal.

I listened to Pasquatch after the Italy win and he said how great it is to have Italy playing in the final 4 against great teams like the USA, DR, and Japan. Bulletin board material

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #93 on:** March 15, 2026, 12:29:23 pm »

An Italian vs Italian American final would be great

nobleisthyname · « **Reply #94 on:** March 15, 2026, 04:03:48 pm »

That Venezuela lineup is almost as potent as the DR or USA. I know they were considered to be in the top-4 going in but I still think they were slept on a bit. At least I did anyway. Seemed the consensus was they were still a tier below USA, DR, and Japan.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #95 on:** March 15, 2026, 05:35:29 pm »

By the way, lots of old Nats materializing on rosters. Joe La Sorsa is setting up for Italy, Andres Machado pitched high leverage for Venezuela. I'm not sure who else is left.

imref · « **Reply #96 on:** March 15, 2026, 08:36:15 pm »

Skenes is human!

imref · « **Reply #97 on:** March 15, 2026, 08:52:15 pm »

Incredible performance by severino.

Slateman · « **Reply #98 on:** March 15, 2026, 08:58:44 pm »

First meaningful game in Skenes career and he chokes. Hes the Aaron Judge of pitchers

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #99 on:** March 15, 2026, 09:10:08 pm »

Gunnar says to Judge and Schwarber, "That's how you do it. "