Weird watching the interview with the dude from California talk about We and representing our country while playing for Japan. That's one thing I don't like about WBC. You shouldn't be able to pick and choose which country to play for.
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Darvish will start but Ohtani said he is available during post game interview.
I think Darvish starts. Ohtani to finish.
One of his parents are Japanese which is how he has a connection to the team.... I'm good with that. Arozarena on the other hand has no connection to MexicoPhatMack19 said:
Weird watching the interview with the dude from California talk about We and representing our country while playing for Japan. That's one thing I don't like about WBC. You shouldn't be able to pick and choose which country to play for.
Wasn't crazy about that either. His mom is Japanese though so that is how he made the team. I learned today his full name is Lars Taylor-Tatsuji Nootbaar.PhatMack19 said:
Weird watching the interview with the dude from California talk about We and representing our country while playing for Japan. That's one thing I don't like about WBC. You shouldn't be able to pick and choose which country to play for.
The rules are better than the Olympics or World Cup though, where a distant relative's housekeeper is usually sufficient.
He's a Mexican citizen now.
Some of these players have talked about playing for the country their parents or grandparents are from, I'm ok with that. You get to honor your family.
bearkatag15 said:One of his parents are Japanese which is how he has a connection to the team.... I'm good with that. Arozarena on the other hand has no connection to MexicoPhatMack19 said:
Weird watching the interview with the dude from California talk about We and representing our country while playing for Japan. That's one thing I don't like about WBC. You shouldn't be able to pick and choose which country to play for.
Not no connection. He defected to Mexico. He played in a Mexican league. He has a Mexican daughter. I can feel for guy who fled Cuba and wants to represent the country that took him in.
And as a baseball product, it's better with Randy on Mexico.
Marcus Stroman was the MVP when USA won it last time. Now he's playing for Puerto Rico, because his mom lived there when she was 8. I don't agree with it
Did not know all of that.. Thanks. I take back my commentFarmer1906 said:bearkatag15 said:One of his parents are Japanese which is how he has a connection to the team.... I'm good with that. Arozarena on the other hand has no connection to MexicoPhatMack19 said:
Weird watching the interview with the dude from California talk about We and representing our country while playing for Japan. That's one thing I don't like about WBC. You shouldn't be able to pick and choose which country to play for.
Not no connection. He defected to Mexico. He played in a Mexican league. He has a Mexican daughter. I can feel for guy who fled Cuba and wants to represent the country that took him in.
And as a baseball product, it's better with Randy on Mexico.
Interesting on Murakami: The kid is only 23, so we have to wait for a couple years before he's here.
He hit 95 HRs in Japan the last two years. His career OPS is .971 and last year it was 1.168.
He hit 95 HRs in Japan the last two years. His career OPS is .971 and last year it was 1.168.
no MLB batter has faced Yu Darvish more than Team USA’s Mike Trout (49 PA)
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) March 21, 2023
.317/.429/.659, 4 HR (T-most by any batter vs Darvish)
Spadilly just posted this to the Astros thread but it needs to be here as well. 30.4??? Sheesh!
Probably the most remarkable thing about this walk-off is Ukyo Shuto reaching a sprint speed of 30.4 ft/s (ELITE) and reaching home plate from 1st base in only 10.3 seconds (3.08 seconds from 3rd to home).
— Jeremy Maschino (@JMaschino_56) March 21, 2023
Most dudes aren't scoring on this play. pic.twitter.com/U3EI8C6LTk
Japan announces Shota Imanaga will start the WBC final against USA, and not Yu Darvish, or even Shohei Ohtani.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) March 21, 2023
Intriguing.....
A guy most (if not all) of the US players have probably never faced? Maybe an opener strategy? I would expect both Yu and Shohei to pitch at some point.
Japanese commentators lose their minds on the walk off.
The only one thy bothers me is manny machado. Born and raised in US, good enough to make the US team.
I get that he es yes to honor his grandfather, but how about showing some respect for the country that gave you the opportunity to be a multi millionaire?
I don't think they need to change any rules, they should be able to play for who they want if it's their heritage. But I can still not like their choices. It may be because I already don't like him.
I get that he es yes to honor his grandfather, but how about showing some respect for the country that gave you the opportunity to be a multi millionaire?
I don't think they need to change any rules, they should be able to play for who they want if it's their heritage. But I can still not like their choices. It may be because I already don't like him.
Isn't he a citizen of Mexico? He just happens to be an immigrant from Cuba. He probably feels more at home in Mexico than America. The WBC has been amazing.bearkatag15 said:One of his parents are Japanese which is how he has a connection to the team.... I'm good with that. Arozarena on the other hand has no connection to MexicoPhatMack19 said:
Weird watching the interview with the dude from California talk about We and representing our country while playing for Japan. That's one thing I don't like about WBC. You shouldn't be able to pick and choose which country to play for.
too many people are trying way to hard to get pissy about someone playing for a certain country. The rules are fine.
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Exactly. Sure it's an exhibition tournament, but the actual baseball being played is the most fun baseball I've watched in years and that's including the best parts of MLB's playoffs. This year's WBC has been awesome.
Well, yeah.
There is a better than 50% chance that tonight is the only championship game Trout and Ohtani will ever appear in together, so enjoy it Angels fans.
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He has made his home in Mexico since his defection from Cuba and has become a naturalized citizen.MallalieuAg said:Isn't he a citizen of Mexico? He just happens to be an immigrant from Cuba. He probably feels more at home in Mexico than America. The WBC has been amazing.bearkatag15 said:One of his parents are Japanese which is how he has a connection to the team.... I'm good with that. Arozarena on the other hand has no connection to MexicoPhatMack19 said:
Weird watching the interview with the dude from California talk about We and representing our country while playing for Japan. That's one thing I don't like about WBC. You shouldn't be able to pick and choose which country to play for.
on the replay i saw last night it almost looked like he had to pull up so he didn't pass up the guy in front of himRED AG 98 said:
Spadilly just posted this to the Astros thread but it needs to be here as well. 30.4??? Sheesh!Probably the most remarkable thing about this walk-off is Ukyo Shuto reaching a sprint speed of 30.4 ft/s (ELITE) and reaching home plate from 1st base in only 10.3 seconds (3.08 seconds from 3rd to home).
— Jeremy Maschino (@JMaschino_56) March 21, 2023
Most dudes aren't scoring on this play. pic.twitter.com/U3EI8C6LTk
BQ_90 said:on the replay i saw last night it almost looked like he had to pull up so he didn't pass up the guy in front of himRED AG 98 said:
Spadilly just posted this to the Astros thread but it needs to be here as well. 30.4??? Sheesh!Probably the most remarkable thing about this walk-off is Ukyo Shuto reaching a sprint speed of 30.4 ft/s (ELITE) and reaching home plate from 1st base in only 10.3 seconds (3.08 seconds from 3rd to home).
— Jeremy Maschino (@JMaschino_56) March 21, 2023
Most dudes aren't scoring on this play. pic.twitter.com/U3EI8C6LTk
Lollygagging Ohtani.
What an interesting question. We know Ohtani, Yu, Nootbar are good/great, but after that, just how would the rest of these guys translate to 162.
If team Japan was in MLB how many games would they win?
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DeRosa just said he moved Trae Turner from 9th to 6th.
Tucker isn't starting. Still nursing the shin/ankle thing. Said he's available. Mullins is starting in his place
Tucker isn't starting. Still nursing the shin/ankle thing. Said he's available. Mullins is starting in his place
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Turner is on fire.
He's the MVP if we win.
2 runners on
Pitcher up to about 30 pitchers
Mookie up
Let's add to the lead
Pitcher up to about 30 pitchers
Mookie up
Let's add to the lead
Our pitching is a problem
Merrill Kelly was the best we put out there in a championship game?!
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