LedZeppfan1977 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Who though the Netherlands would be a wrecking machine in this? Japan and the Dominican Republic I saw coming. The Italian team has done themselves proud The USA plays tonight. I expect them to win. But winning this tournament? Its going to be tough. I do not understand how Jonathan Schoop of my own Orioles and Bogaarts of the Red Sox can be Dutch boys playing for the Netherlands? Does anyone get that? How a couple of party boys can be Dutch boys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 ??? Hey! What happened to your avatar? You always have a Buffalo/Baltimore theme picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 10 hours ago, LedZeppfan1977 said: I do not understand how Jonathan Schoop of my own Orioles and Bogaarts of the Red Sox can be Dutch boys playing for the Netherlands? Does anyone get that? How a couple of party boys can be Dutch boys? They're from Dutch islands - Curacao and Aruba. That's why they're playing for The Netherlands. That's why Manny Machado is playing for the Dominican Republic - his family is from there. The series has been really good so far. Haven't watched all the games, or even most of them, but the few I've caught have been exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metta Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 On 3/15/2017 at 1:07 PM, LedZeppfan1977 said: Who though the Netherlands would be a wrecking machine in this? Japan and the Dominican Republic I saw coming. can't wait to hear your predicktions....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 ADAM JONES goes deep again. Now the US is down 1 and a man on base. Go USA. How about the Netherlands? Unreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 If we had Machado at 3rd instead of that kid last night that threw the ball n the dugout, a ground ball that would have gotten us out of the inning and saved Miller and the US perhaps, we would have a far better chance. I cant believe that play. He had plenty of time to throw also as the TV crew tried to stick up for him. It was just pathetic. It killed any shot we had. Jones had just homered also. The defense is terrible on this US infield. Now I realize just how good my Orioles infield is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Well Machado being robbed by his team mate Adam Jones made the highlights. Adam Jones is in great shape. He is ready t rumble for us and is our leader on the field. I feel go about the O's going in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingzoso Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 U.S.A. up 4 - 0 in the top of the 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingzoso Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 The United States of America is the Greatest Country in the history of the Planet Earth. An American invented the game of Baseball and just right now the All -American Led Baseball Team just proved (at least to Me) that the United States of America is the Strongest Country in terms of Superiority and Class, etc... I also have very respect for the Team Puerto Rico as they had one of the best rosters during the whole WBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 7 hours ago, kingzoso said: The United States of America is the Greatest Country in the history of the Planet Earth. An American invented the game of Baseball and just right now the All -American Led Baseball Team just proved (at least to Me) that the United States of America is the Strongest Country in terms of Superiority and Class, etc... I also have very respect for the Team Puerto Rico as they had one of the best rosters during the whole WBC. I must say I would have really feared the Netherlands if they had won that game in extras. They were the surprise to me. They scored a ton of runs. I am not so sure the USA is the greatest country right now. I am not talking about baseball in that regard. The one thing I do not like about the World Classic is the fact that its a one and done game thing. Not really fair in this sport. Also, the timing of it. But I guess there is really no real good time to do it without interfering with the season and weather. I expected Japan to be a handful. The USA did not even have its best pitcher's there. Stroman is good but usually not that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 So Team USA won the WBC--if circumstances hadn't prevented me from following along, maybe I could've enjoyed it. Oh well, Opening Day for MLB is not that far away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 13 hours ago, paul carruthers said: So Team USA won the WBC--if circumstances hadn't prevented me from following along, maybe I could've enjoyed it. Oh well, Opening Day for MLB is not that far away... Yes even though I did follow it to an extent I did not have the time to watch the games like I wish I could have . It was too short and too fast. I am surprised that Japan and the DR were favored over the USA. But my biggest surprise was the Netherlands and their success. They almost won the damn thing. I just wonder how Schoop of my Orioles and Bogaarts of the Red Sox qualify for the Netherlands. They are as Dutch as I am Italian. LOL. They put up a ton of runs. I certainly think its worth keeping around, this World Classic.. I am not sure of the plan going forward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 12 hours ago, LedZeppfan1977 said: Yes even though I did follow it to an extent I did not have the time to watch the games like I wish I could have . It was too short and too fast. I am surprised that Japan and the DR were favored over the USA. But my biggest surprise was the Netherlands and their success. They almost won the damn thing. I just wonder how Schoop of my Orioles and Bogaarts of the Red Sox qualify for the Netherlands. They are as Dutch as I am Italian. LOL. They put up a ton of runs. I certainly think its worth keeping around, this World Classic.. I am not sure of the plan going forward? Rick, did you read what I posted upthread about why they played for Netherlands?? I don't even know why I bother... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 13 hours ago, ebk said: Rick, did you read what I posted upthread about why they played for Netherlands?? I don't even know why I bother... I will go read now. I did no catch it EBK. Its all about timing here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 On 3/15/2017 at 11:13 PM, ebk said: They're from Dutch islands - Curacao and Aruba. That's why they're playing for The Netherlands. That's why Manny Machado is playing for the Dominican Republic - his family is from there. The series has been really good so far. Haven't watched all the games, or even most of them, but the few I've caught have been exciting. Well its does not take much I guess. I would still consider them more American now than Dutch, but I realize the talent would not be competitive if they did not open the door for this type of thing. I guess its fine and dandy. Thanks for the info. Our Orioles are given some huge hope by some of the writers. They say they are sick of the Orioles proving them wrong and one even thinks the Series is within reach. You know that I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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