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| Australia |
   
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0 | 0% |
| Canada |
  
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3 | 5.56% |
| China |
  
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0 | 0% |
| Chinese Taipei |
  
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0 | 0% |
| Cuba |
  
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7 | 12.96% |
| Dominican Republic |
  
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19 | 35.19% |
| Italy |
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2 | 3.70% |
| Japan |
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11 | 20.37% |
| Korea |
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1 | 1.85% |
| Mexico |
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0 | 0% |
| Netherlands |
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0 | 0% |
| Panama |
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0 | 0% |
| Puerto Rico |
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1 | 1.85% |
| South Africa |
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0 | 0% |
| USA |
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10 | 18.52% |
| Venezuela |
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0 | 0% |
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03-01-2009, 06:30 PM
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Who will win the 2009 World Baseball Classic?
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.
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03-01-2009, 06:33 PM
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Re: Who will win the 2009 World Baseball Classic?
... the team with the best Pyt
... the team that wins the most games? ... the team that has the best RS/RA difference? |
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03-01-2009, 06:43 PM
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Re: Who will win the 2009 World Baseball Classic?
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.
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03-01-2009, 07:03 PM
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Re: Who will win the 2009 World Baseball Classic?
Where's the 'I don't care' choice?
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03-01-2009, 07:49 PM
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Re: Who will win the 2009 World Baseball Classic?
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03-01-2009, 08:19 PM
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Re: Who will win the 2009 World Baseball Classic?
Anyone but the DR.
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03-01-2009, 08:22 PM
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Re: Who will win the 2009 World Baseball Classic?
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03-01-2009, 10:04 PM
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Re: Who will win the 2009 World Baseball Classic?
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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03-02-2009, 12:44 AM
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Re: Who will win the 2009 World Baseball Classic?
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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. |
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03-02-2009, 05:39 AM
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Re: Who will win the 2009 World Baseball Classic?
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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03-02-2009, 09:07 AM
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Re: Who will win the 2009 World Baseball Classic?
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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03-02-2009, 09:31 AM
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Re: Who will win the 2009 World Baseball Classic?
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03-02-2009, 10:55 AM
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Re: Who will win the 2009 World Baseball Classic?
A 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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03-02-2009, 11:06 AM
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Re: Who will win the 2009 World Baseball Classic?
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03-02-2009, 02:00 PM
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Re: Who will win the 2009 World Baseball Classic?
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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