Can't say I'm terribly surprised. The Dominican Republic is full of mediocre/bad defenders with great bats, but in a series this short the defense and pitching are more important.Quote:
Originally Posted by Slingshot
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Can't say I'm terribly surprised. The Dominican Republic is full of mediocre/bad defenders with great bats, but in a series this short the defense and pitching are more important.Quote:
Originally Posted by Slingshot
Yeah but against the Netherlands?Quote:
Originally Posted by 200tang
I was expecting them to lost to teams that are elite, they are below them but not the Netherlands
Phillipe Aumont on the mound. Coach Owens and AsianInsvasion won't know which team to cheer for.
The Netherlands are full of bad/mediocre defenders with bad/mediocre bats :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by 200tang
You know this?Quote:
Originally Posted by RedsoxRockies
Compared to major leaguers, yes. Most are minor leaguers and Independant leaguers...Quote:
Originally Posted by HoustonGM
Yeah, but without knowing much about the players, how can you say for sure?Quote:
Originally Posted by RedsoxRockies
No , they shouldn't...:DQuote:
Originally Posted by OregonDuck1989
D.Wright, Youkilis and Granderson can't do anything with the bases loaded. Canada remains alive 6 - 4
Not much of a 'home-field advantage' for the good ol' U.S. of A.
I didn't think the Netherlands would win either, but in one game with neither team playing at 100% and the Dominican with a pretty bad defense I just don't think it is that surprising.Quote:
Originally Posted by OregonDuck1989
Russ!!!
USA wins!!! Take that you Canucks!
What an awesome game!
I'm so glad baseball is back! With Daylight Savings beginning tonight, spring is here again!!! :D