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cincinnati chili · 01-24-2013, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by marcshoe

Okay, somebody tell me why The Netherlands gets the guys from Curacao and the US doesn't get Puerto Rico?

The Olympics have struggled with similar dilemmas: http://www.slate.com/articles/news_a..._own_team.html

goreds2 · 02-01-2013, 10:50 AM

I always enjoy the WBC especially now with Phillips in it. It would be cool to see Justin Verlander be on the team.

A tricky area with pitchers though. I am almost thinking they should go with "high end" double A pitchers and have them start their spring training around this time of year.

" Jan 30, 2013, 2:01 PM EST
Heyman reports that Team USA still has a shot at its ace:

Though Tigers ace Justin Verlander hasn’t made a final decision, there is said to be new optimism that Verlander will join the Team USA for the WBC, baseball sources said. Verlander will decide by February 20 whether he can take a final pitching spot on the USA team. "

marcshoe · 02-01-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cincinnati chili

The Olympics have struggled with similar dilemmas: http://www.slate.com/articles/news_a..._own_team.html

There is, however, no truth to the rumor that in the next summer Olympics, the Netherlands will be represented in basketball by the Haarlem Globetrotters.

02-01-2013, 10:50 AM	#32
goreds2 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH H - EYE OH Posts: 2,577	Re: Brandon Phillips will be a part of Team USA I always enjoy the WBC especially now with Phillips in it. It would be cool to see Justin Verlander be on the team. A tricky area with pitchers though. I am almost thinking they should go with "high end" double A pitchers and have them start their spring training around this time of year. " Jan 30, 2013, 2:01 PM EST Heyman reports that Team USA still has a shot at its ace: Though Tigers ace Justin Verlander hasn’t made a final decision, there is said to be new optimism that Verlander will join the Team USA for the WBC, baseball sources said. Verlander will decide by February 20 whether he can take a final pitching spot on the USA team. " __________________ * Attended the 1990 and 2010 Reds Division clinchers * Watched the 2012 Clincher on FOX. Proud owner of a 1990 Dodge Class B Motorhome: A chick magnet! GO STEELERS www.tracyjonesonline.com Great YOUTUBE videos.

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