would you go???
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would you go???
just wondering the consensus
I don't know about everyone else, but I like the WBC. I think it's good for baseball.
Hell, yeah. Check out my avatar. Its gonna happen again.
Will I go- No
Would I go if I could- Hell yeah
I only wish that maybe the semifinals come to Seattle in the future.
I'd love for them to come to NY. That would draw a ton of fans.Quote:
Originally Posted by asianinvasion
I would love to go and see Austrailia and Italy play, and the US. Japan and Cuba would be fun as well. I hope they add Norway, which I doubt they will.....
I at 1st was against it last time, because i thougt the players wouldn't play ... After seeing how successful it was the 1st time I think everyone will take it much more seriously
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Originally Posted by RedsoxRockies
Yes, those famous Norwegian baseball players and that ever-popular Norwegian Baseball League. :D
Italy vs. Australia probably sucks!How about the Dominican Republican vs. U.S.A or Cuba vs. Japan? Or even Mexico vs. Canada?
If it was Netherlands vs Italy, the committee would just cancel the WBC then and there.
I went to a game in Orlando during the first WBC. USA vs. Dominican Republic, it was the premier matchup. It was totally amazing, I loved every minute of it.
That would be cool. The Netherlands is an ok baseball country, they have a league, as does Italy. However, Italy lets San Marino play in their league, and they are the best team.Quote:
Originally Posted by asianinvasion
Italy is the best team? More like 14th best out of 16...Quote:
Originally Posted by RedsoxRockies
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Originally Posted by RedsoxRockies
He meant (& said) that San Marino is the BEST team in the Italian League not in the WBC ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by metsguy234
I strongly believe over the next couple decades we will see the three major American sports globalize in some significant fashion. The declining dollar and caps in Basketball and Football make Europe an intriguing destination for American athletes. Lebron from what I've heard was offered 50mil for 1 year!?!?! I haven't followed it closely being on vacation last week but I can say it doesn't surprise me. Hoops and football already have deep roots in Europe, and they can dish out more coin.
Travel is going to be a b!tch. Hoops and football actually can do it however. Baseball is another issue. I see the WBC becoming very successful and baseball is going to have a tough time as I can see other countries offering big dollar for American players. Already owners don't like the idea of their talent playing in the WBC and risking injury. As the other games go global...baseball will have to fight through some tough decisions.
Lebron said it would TAKE $50 mil to lure him to Europe. And then Kobe parroted him, because lord knows, we MUST talk about Kobe or he'll just die. :rolleyes:
Your analysis is interesting - some sports would work in Europe (Basketball/hockey) whereas others are American (the continent not the country eg NFL/baseballQuote:
Originally Posted by dickay
The way forward is that the 2 next expansion teams (if there are to be) should be in non US destinations to expand its globality
lmao, seriously i laughed out loud at this.Quote:
Originally Posted by Arctic Blast
curious why you don't think football would make it in europe? Travel is not a major issue being they only play once a week. I am not sure but I thought NFL Europe was doing 'OK' and the infusion of stars would have a 'Beckham' type effect drawing more and more of an audience. They'd have to not call it football though, futbol is a lifestyle there and i'd bet many disdain the game just because it's called football.Quote:
Originally Posted by FRENCHREDSOX
I dunno, just curious why you think it won't work?
NFL Europe is gone.Quote:
Originally Posted by dickay
It wouldn't work if we just threw it in. England has a loyal fan base but some other countries like Germany, France, Belgium, Italy don't like it as much.
NFL Europe fell becaus they were losing like 50+ Million a year
OK....i missed that headline lmao. I thought NFL Europe was doing OK.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheNamelessPoet
I was WAY off... its says about 30 million a year... only 6 teams tho
heres the article
It was doing okay, then it started to falter. In the end, it was basically NFL Germany...I think 5 of the 6 teams were in Germany.