Honestly dudes, how can anyone not like the sideshow that is the WBC?! The rosters include everyone from Bernie to Sidney Freakin' Ponson (seriously), Rollins and Wright are kissing each other's asses, and the Jeet got the opportunity to score against the Yanks - would you really rather be watching Spring Training?
The USA team beat the Yanks today, thanks in part to Jeter's 9 innings in the field, 2 hits, and 2 RBI. It was hilarious and slightly creepy to see him go up against Hughsie (who looked good again, BTW) and seeing him smiling and chatting with Dustin Pedroia filled me with an oddly reassuring cumbaya-esque sensation. We Are The World, Peace on Earth, etc etc.
The Yanks have actually had quite a few of those tender moments this spring, what with all the A-Rod hugging and billiards tourneys. Perhaps the days of the robotic, going-through-the-motions style of play is finally coming to a close for the Bombers?
Glad to hear somebody else likes the WBC. We are few and far between.
ReplyDeleteThe WBC is hard.
ReplyDeleteOn one hand, Im extremely excited with anything Yankees right now given the promiss our roster shows.
How-ev-a, spring training is practice. Yesterdays game had Hughes blowing people inside without thought. Just because he was working on that.
So while Im excited with everything Yankees, Im also in the mood for some meaningful ball.
If the WBC went on any longer, I'd probably be fed up with it by end.