I'm picking the Dominican Republic. Even though some of their top players aren't playing (Pujols, Manny, Ervin Santana, Vlad Guerrero), they are still stacked.
I'll be rooting for the USA but I think the Dominican team will win it all.
Hopefully all the Reds players stay healthy and have strong showings.
Last edited by OnBaseMachine; 03-01-2009 at 06:39 PM.
... the team with the best Pyt
... the team that wins the most games?
... the team that has the best RS/RA difference?
I'm going with the "it means the most to them" angle and picking Cuba. I couldn't name a single player on their roster so take it fwiw.
Where's the 'I don't care' choice?:
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Watch for Yulieski Gourriel of Cuba. He's one of the most talented players in the tournament. Scouts think he could be a star if he ever makes it to the US.Originally Posted by Marc D
Anyone but the DR.
Hell yeah.
The Dominican roster is impressive:
PITCHERS
Arredondo, Jose
Cruz, Juan
Cueto, Johnny
Jimenez, Ubaldo
Manon, Julio
Marte, Damaso
Martinez, Pedro
Pena, Tony
Perez, Odalis
Perez, Rafael
Ramirez, Edwar
Veras, Jose
Volquez, Edinson
CATCHERS
Castillo, Alberto
Olivo, Miguel
INFIELDERS
Aybar, Willy
Beltre, Adrian
Cano, Robinson
Ortiz, David
Ramirez, Hanley
Reyes, Jose
Rodriguez, Alex
Tejada, Miguel
OUTFIELDERS
Alou, Moises
Bautista, Jose
Cruz, Nelson
Guillen, Jose
Taveras, Willy
Team USA isn't too bad
PITCHERS
Broxton, Jonathan
Fuentes, Brian
Guthrie, Jeremy
Howell, J.P.
Lilly, Ted
Lindstrom, Matt
Nathan, Joe
Oswalt, Roy
Peavy, Jake
Putz, J.J.
Ryan, B.J.
Shields, Scot
Thornton, Matt
Ziegler, Brad
CATCHERS
Iannetta, Chris
McCann, Brian
INFIELDERS
DeRosa, Mark
Jeter, Derek
Jones, Chipper
Pedroia, Dustin
Rollins, Jimmy
Wright, David
Youkilis, Kevin
OUTFIELDERS
Braun, Ryan
Granderson, Curtis
Hawpe, Brad
Victorino, Shane
Dunn, Adam
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"I think we’re starting to get to the point where people are starting to get tired of this stretch of ball,” Votto said. “I think something needs to start changing and start going in a different direction. I’m going to do my part to help make that change.”
Arms = Advantage DR
Catchers = Advantage USA
Infielders = Advantage DR (almost a push)
Outfielders = big Advantage USA (mainly b/c of age and overall lack of talent for the DR... T-Virus, he's infecting teams worldwide!!!, and Mr. Pees on His Hands...)
So, even though Team USA has a much better OF and Backstops, and arguably an equal IF, the DR arms just trump Team USA overall, IMO.
I'd have to go with Japan for the repeat. I would like to see the USA win this time, but their pitching staff isn't the greatest. Also, it appears that Edinson in the staff ace for the DR. I would not count out Korea either.
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I'm picking a dark horse, just for the fun of it. Canada, with Joey Votto leading the charge. The team will "do-right" and take it all.
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A team that doesn't have Reds players on them.
I want them back in camp focusing on the baseball that really matters.
I picked the DR for the poll but I like your answer much better, LOLA team that doesn't have Reds players on them.
I want them back in camp focusing on the baseball that really matters.
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I picked Japan, but I hadn't seen the entire USA roster until today.
Our boys pack some serious thunder, a much more well rounded roster than last time.
Don't forget Davey Johnson will be at the helm this time around.
It's gonna be fun to watch, and anyone that loves Baseball can't deny that.
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