Best Podcast Episodes About World Baseball Classic
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“… but don't they already have pollard and jeremiah love cool two-headed monster yeah but i mean i don't want to talk football right now i want to talk world baseball classic it was so fun to watch though i didn't watch it man i went to bed and then when they lose i was just like well this sucks like no one cares did you have any skin on No, I had USA pride. Well, that's why I'm glad and not glad that I don't bet anymore. I would have definitely bet Venezuela. I looked at it this morning. Why would you bet Venezuela against USA? Why would you cheer against America? Dude, the USA's been so cold. They lost to Italy. …”
“… go. I think he's back playing now. And Titans making moves? Titans made moves? Well, they're also going to get Jeremiah Love. No, they're not. yeah they are you think so yeah so they're gonna they're gonna have a great quarterback a new color blue but don't they already have pollard and jeremiah love cool two-headed monster yeah but i mean i don't want to talk football right now i want to talk world baseball classic it was so fun to watch though i didn't watch it man i went to bed and then when they lose i was just like well this sucks like no one cares did you have any skin on No, I had USA pride. Well, that's why I'm glad and not glad that I don't bet anymore. I would have definitely bet Venezuela. I looked at it this morning. Why would you bet Venezuela against USA? Why would you cheer against America? Dude, the USA's been so cold. They lost to Italy. Their dumbass manager, like, at one point said, oh, yeah, we're good. We should be good in this pool. Well, then they found out that they had to win by a certain run total, and they almost didn't even make it. I mean, it's been a disaster. Bro, I would have put a whole pile of chips on Venezuela. Plus 220? He literally said, hey, man, I'm going to …”
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The USA's performance in the World Baseball Classic was disappointing, with poor management and a lack of understanding of tournament rules contributing to their loss against Venezuela.
“… any. Damn. But I eat 200 grams of protein every day. Yeah, dude. So I've been 165, 170 pounds for the last eight to 10 years. I just competed at the World Championships for Olympic weightlifting. That's badass. I got fifth. That boy, congrats, dude. One of my clients got first. shout out to marcella congratulations marcella um and it's all based off of spending time in the sun working out on a regular basis i don't work out every day people are like oh you own a gym you must work out every day when i was broke and making no money at the gym i went two years without working out and i own the gym …”
“… loaded with sucralose and fructose and dextrose. You're destroying your adrenal glands, dude. Like, fuck. Now I don't have really any of them. I don't have pre-workout ever. I don't even drink protein powder anymore. No, really? Yeah, I don't drink any. Damn. But I eat 200 grams of protein every day. Yeah, dude. So I've been 165, 170 pounds for the last eight to 10 years. I just competed at the World Championships for Olympic weightlifting. That's badass. I got fifth. That boy, congrats, dude. One of my clients got first. shout out to marcella congratulations marcella um and it's all based off of spending time in the sun working out on a regular basis i don't work out every day people are like oh you own a gym you must work out every day when i was broke and making no money at the gym i went two years without working out and i own the gym wow so i tell people all the time it's like like strive for progress not perfection just show up today yep you don't have to do five days this week if it's wednesday You don't have to wait till Monday to start. Go hit a workout today. Hit another one on Friday. At least you got two this week. It's better than zero. Like, I mean, how many people in …”
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Donnie Keller shares his personal fitness journey, highlighting how he shifted from relying on energy drinks to achieving significant milestones in Olympic weightlifting. Despite owning a gym, he emphasizes the importance of progress over perfection and encourages listeners to start their fitness journey today, regardless of their current state. His story serves as motivation for those struggling to maintain a consistent workout routine.
“… proud. And it was exciting. Monroe and Jordan were there this year. They don't get to come every year. And then we got to do two days at Disney World. And I am still in the Disney. Look at my sweater. Oh, geez. Still in the Disney spirit. I can't help it. seven days in Florida is not enough for me. I am just so Disney. Nice. And it was like exhausting. And it's an up and down roller coaster every year. But coming out on top this year was just it makes it all worth it. The day two with the with the mess up day, was it one person or was it like a bunch? No. OK, that's good. The disappointment …”
“… had people in tears. There was a routine that made people set alarms to be in the big field house for our performance because their routine just they just are so gorgeous doing this routine. And they really made a name for themselves. So I am like beyond proud. And it was exciting. Monroe and Jordan were there this year. They don't get to come every year. And then we got to do two days at Disney World. And I am still in the Disney. Look at my sweater. Oh, geez. Still in the Disney spirit. I can't help it. seven days in Florida is not enough for me. I am just so Disney. Nice. And it was like exhausting. And it's an up and down roller coaster every year. But coming out on top this year was just it makes it all worth it. The day two with the with the mess up day, was it one person or was it like a bunch? No. OK, that's good. The disappointment that you have isn't mad at them. It's like I'm sad for you guys because. Sure. I've done so much better, you know. But you finished second in the big one. The big unified routine, we got second. And it was overall a great trip. And my girls made me so proud. Like we walked away from that competition knowing we laid everything out on the floor. And, …”
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Despite some slip-ups, a cheer team made a remarkable impact at the national competition in Florida, finishing second in a brand new game day spirit category. The team's resilience and emotional performance in jazz led them to secure third place overall, making the trip to Disney World unforgettable. Their journey reflects the ups and downs of competition, showcasing both the challenges and triumphs of young athletes.
“… The goddamn news. How do I? You can do it. You can do it. You press the button and then you all tab back. Fucking damn it. By the way, speaking of baseball, did you all see that Italy beat the United States at the World Baseball Classic? Aaron Judge, thanks for nothing, you big dumb Yankee sack of shit. That's classic Yankees behavior. Fuck the Yankees.”
“… all that time bombing paintings of fighter planes in Iran. We didn't think that they were, you know, anything was left. Didn't consider, oh, it's one of our own. We live in the dumbest goddamn country on God's great earth. Yeah. Anyway, that was... The goddamn news. How do I? You can do it. You can do it. You press the button and then you all tab back. Fucking damn it. By the way, speaking of baseball, did you all see that Italy beat the United States at the World Baseball Classic? Aaron Judge, thanks for nothing, you big dumb Yankee sack of shit. That's classic Yankees behavior. Fuck the Yankees.”
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In a surprising upset, Italy beat the United States at the World Baseball Classic, leaving fans shocked and disappointed. This unexpected loss highlights the unpredictable nature of sports, with star players like Aaron Judge failing to deliver. The discussion also touches on the broader theme of American military decisions, showcasing the absurdity of the current situation in both sports and politics.
“… are Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida. and the top seeds for the women are UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina. Meanwhile, the finals for the World Baseball Classic will be held on Tuesday. The United States, who defeated the Dominican Republic in a tight semifinal last night, will face the winner of Venezuela and Italy tonight. Italy was good. I mean, we were all freaking out because we lost, but Italy is doing all right. I also do think off the backs of this past World Series, off the backs of this World Baseball Classic, I'm ready to push MLB and baseball into the number two spot behind the NFL and …”
“… sports fans are in for one of the best weeks of the year with the start of March Madness, college basketball's chaotic bracket extravaganza. The brackets for the men's and women's tournaments were selected last night. The number one seeds for the men are Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida. and the top seeds for the women are UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina. Meanwhile, the finals for the World Baseball Classic will be held on Tuesday. The United States, who defeated the Dominican Republic in a tight semifinal last night, will face the winner of Venezuela and Italy tonight. Italy was good. I mean, we were all freaking out because we lost, but Italy is doing all right. I also do think off the backs of this past World Series, off the backs of this World Baseball Classic, I'm ready to push MLB and baseball into the number two spot behind the NFL and football when it comes to the sports hierarchy in America, specifically because basketball is in a very precarious spot right now. There's a lot of tanking allegations. People say it's a solved game. It's all layups and three-pointers, not as good of a fan product. That being said, March Madness is far from solved. Very chaotic, very fun, so I'm …”
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Ryan Gosling's portrayal in Project Hail Mary is highly anticipated, with the film being praised as potentially the best sci-fi movie of the decade.
“… of a rough go for us since the Olympics ended, but the action returns in a big way this weekend. Tonight, Team USA will play its first game in the World Baseball Classic, an international tournament that features 78 MLB All-Stars across 20 teams. Hop on the bandwagon now because I promise you, people will be talking about this next week. Over in Australia, the new Formula One season gets underway with a new American team making its debut, Cadillac. Yes, Cadillac joins the grid as the 11th team, F1's first expansion in a decade, joining Haas as the only two U.S. squads on the circuit. And finally, the …”
“playing your music out loud. Unless it's, you know, Soulja Boy Kiss Me Through the Phone, I don't want to hear it. All right, finally, sports fans, it's been a bit of a rough go for us since the Olympics ended, but the action returns in a big way this weekend. Tonight, Team USA will play its first game in the World Baseball Classic, an international tournament that features 78 MLB All-Stars across 20 teams. Hop on the bandwagon now because I promise you, people will be talking about this next week. Over in Australia, the new Formula One season gets underway with a new American team making its debut, Cadillac. Yes, Cadillac joins the grid as the 11th team, F1's first expansion in a decade, joining Haas as the only two U.S. squads on the circuit. And finally, the Paralympics begin in northern Italy, having grown dramatically since their origins. When the first Paralympics were staged 50 years ago, fewer than 200 athletes from 16 countries competed. This time around, there are 665 athletes representing more than 50 different countries. We've got an electric sports lineup. We've got March Madness coming in the back …”
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The World Baseball Classic is set to capture global attention with its exciting lineup and international participation, promising to be a major talking point in the sports world.
“Yeah. Yeah. Uh, all right. What else do we have? Alex, uh, WBC Logan web confirmed to be joining team USA in the world baseball classic. We have that. We do have other just quickly. Um, Nick Markovicius who's signing a minor league deal with them. He'll be, uh, in big league camp and he's, you know, that kind of fits in a little bit too, with the, uh, this is the, this is the pool they have put together and these are the guys that it is a minor league deal is non-roster invitee. Um, I, when I saw the name, I was like, Oh, I haven't heard of that guy for a while, fascinating to …”
“Yeah. Yeah. Uh, all right. What else do we have? Alex, uh, WBC Logan web confirmed to be joining team USA in the world baseball classic. We have that. We do have other just quickly. Um, Nick Markovicius who's signing a minor league deal with them. He'll be, uh, in big league camp and he's, you know, that kind of fits in a little bit too, with the, uh, this is the, this is the pool they have put together and these are the guys that it is a minor league deal is non-roster invitee. Um, I, when I saw the name, I was like, Oh, I haven't heard of that guy for a while, fascinating to me because I remember him being really tough and his career numbers are not good at all. They're just not, I mean, he has a 60 RA in the big leagues. Uh, but he's two of his first three starts were against the giants and he absolutely shoved. So I think that's just been in my head for like seven years. I pulled up the block score from his, his …”
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Logan Webb has confirmed his participation with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, which coincides with spring training. The Giants organization was hesitant about his involvement, but Webb is expected to thrive on a strong pitching staff.
“… pod before about UFC, WWE, all of these different plays. Like, oh, third week in August, there's nothing. We'll target there. You're seeing it with World Baseball Classic right now and some of these other things that we just didn't have 20 years ago. But the Oscars should be signature OG, should own the weekend yeah i think i'm with you that march feels late i i saw sinners i saw it with van i was like over a year ago it came out in april yeah it was an april 2025 movie so it just feels a long time ago and that and you know that's not that's not the only reason there are plenty movies in oscar history that have …”
“… or the week after. I would accept that. Which perennially has been like the NBA All-Star game has kind of tried to grab that and some other stuff. In general, everybody's just getting way better at the calendar. Yes. And I've talked about this on my pod before about UFC, WWE, all of these different plays. Like, oh, third week in August, there's nothing. We'll target there. You're seeing it with World Baseball Classic right now and some of these other things that we just didn't have 20 years ago. But the Oscars should be signature OG, should own the weekend yeah i think i'm with you that march feels late i i saw sinners i saw it with van i was like over a year ago it came out in april yeah it was an april 2025 movie so it just feels a long time ago and that and you know that's not that's not the only reason there are plenty movies in oscar history that have like come out earlier in the year but just pushing it deeper and deeper kind of sucks but there is like a whole complex around the baftas there's a whole complex now around the actor awards because they're on netflix like all of this space has been made because the Oscars keep deciding to be in March. And they are the most powerful award show. It …”
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March is too late for the Oscars, and it impacts cultural relevance. The awards show, historically fluctuating between February and March, has become a drawn-out event that dilutes excitement. A proposal suggests moving the Oscars to early February to align better with cultural calendars and maintain its significance.
“… Mexico. You are very proud of your Mexican heritage. You had the flag superimposed on the court during the dunk contest. Are you gearing up for the World Cup this summer? What are your plans? Do you have plans? I assume you're going to be wildly into this. Yeah. World Cup, I'll probably be in Los Angeles. I'm really happy that it's, you know, in America. Definitely going to check out some games. I want to also preface this by saying, you know, a lot of people like assume that I was born in Mexico. I was born in Camero, California. Yeah, California. My grandmother, she was an immigrant from …”
“… I'm just like checking my phone, seeing, you know, all the highlights and what everyone's saying. Like this is such a historic moment to be a part of. And, you know, I was just so happy for him because that guy deserved it. Your family comes from Mexico. You are very proud of your Mexican heritage. You had the flag superimposed on the court during the dunk contest. Are you gearing up for the World Cup this summer? What are your plans? Do you have plans? I assume you're going to be wildly into this. Yeah. World Cup, I'll probably be in Los Angeles. I'm really happy that it's, you know, in America. Definitely going to check out some games. I want to also preface this by saying, you know, a lot of people like assume that I was born in Mexico. I was born in Camero, California. Yeah, California. My grandmother, she was an immigrant from Mexico, had my father. Obviously, very proud of that. It's, you know, just like every other American that ever came to America, you know, came came came from somewhere. But yeah, very proud of that. Very excited to see the World Cup here in the States and North America. And I can't wait. It's going to be fun. When Mexico plays the U.S. in friendlies and …”
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Bam Adebayo shocked the basketball world by scoring 83 points in a single game, a feat considered nearly impossible. His teammates were left in awe, celebrating a moment that felt surreal and historic, especially for someone as deserving as Bam. The night was not just about the score; it highlighted the close-knit relationships within the team and the pride of representing their heritage.
“we're going to get into real quick recap of our thoughts on the world baseball classic venezuela gets it done beats team usa team usa makes it twice to the finals in a row but can get it done all right the the big story is the bats for team usa they just wear a sleep all game unless your name was bryce harper um bryce harper had two of the three hits for team usa pitching was great for but for both sides obviously venezuela was great all game um but when you know when we needed our bats to show up especially Aaron Judge, Kyle …”
“we're going to get into real quick recap of our thoughts on the world baseball classic venezuela gets it done beats team usa team usa makes it twice to the finals in a row but can get it done all right the the big story is the bats for team usa they just wear a sleep all game unless your name was bryce harper um bryce harper had two of the three hits for team usa pitching was great for but for both sides obviously venezuela was great all game um but when you know when we needed our bats to show up especially Aaron Judge, Kyle Schwarber right I mean this stacked lineup I forget what they said but we had like eight all-stars on this team like we knew how talented this roster really was but when you're three and four batters I think you're right I think a judge or four and five judges no judge judges three judges three Schwarber's four right so when your third and your fourth …”
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Venezuela's victory in the World Baseball Classic is attributed to their determination and effective pitching, overshadowing Team USA's underperformance despite their star-studded lineup.
“Okay, so World Baseball Classic, real quick. We're going to have Vinny on, and he is Italian-American hero, Vinny Pasquettino, for the three home runs against Mexico. But what happened is on Tuesday night, we lost to Mexico, and Mark DeRosa, the manager, No, we lost to Italy. Italy, sorry, Italy. We beat Mexico, then lost to Italy, then Italy played Mexico. Mark DeRosa, the manager of Team USA, 100% did not know the rules, and that if things had gone differently on Wednesday …”
“Okay, so World Baseball Classic, real quick. We're going to have Vinny on, and he is Italian-American hero, Vinny Pasquettino, for the three home runs against Mexico. But what happened is on Tuesday night, we lost to Mexico, and Mark DeRosa, the manager, No, we lost to Italy. Italy, sorry, Italy. We beat Mexico, then lost to Italy, then Italy played Mexico. Mark DeRosa, the manager of Team USA, 100% did not know the rules, and that if things had gone differently on Wednesday night, the team usa could have been eliminated before the knockout stage he went on an mlb network show and said before the game against italy we're going to try to get some guys in who haven't played we're going to get some guys off their feet because we've already punched our ticket he then afterwards said he misspoke but anyone with a brain when …”
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The World Baseball Classic is a thrilling event that fosters international camaraderie and cultural exchange, exemplified by players like Vinny Pasquantino embracing their heritage and connecting with fans worldwide.
Team USA's management in the World Baseball Classic is criticized for strategic blunders and underestimating opponents, risking national embarrassment.
“… really had a chance because he was up against, I don't know, if I was Chris Rose, I'd say he was up against a country and like a hundred years of baseball history. I mean, it felt that way. And he went down in four pitches and he still looks relaxed up there, but he gets his doors blown off. Essentially. Let's play it. And so did everyone. So like, that's not, I mean, it's a hundred moving this much arm side run. I think a Gino, man, it wasn't, you know what, man, it was incredible. I kind of like put my head down at first because I wanted the U to win I been rooting for them You know I love my …”
“… comes up. the crowd, I don't know what sporting events you've been to. I don't know what moments of chaos you've had in your life. It's far and few between that they were what the crowd was at that moment. That I don't know if young Roman Anthony really had a chance because he was up against, I don't know, if I was Chris Rose, I'd say he was up against a country and like a hundred years of baseball history. I mean, it felt that way. And he went down in four pitches and he still looks relaxed up there, but he gets his doors blown off. Essentially. Let's play it. And so did everyone. So like, that's not, I mean, it's a hundred moving this much arm side run. I think a Gino, man, it wasn't, you know what, man, it was incredible. I kind of like put my head down at first because I wanted the U to win I been rooting for them You know I love my country too But just listening to the crowd and seeing how much I meant to these guys I ended up smiling I ended up smiling, of course. It was an awesome moment to be a part of, for sure.”
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Venezuela's victory in the World Baseball Classic is a testament to its longstanding baseball culture and its rightful place among the sport's powerhouses.
Venezuela's victory in the World Baseball Classic is a testament to the country's passion for baseball and the strategic brilliance of manager Omar Lopez.
Venezuela's victory in the World Baseball Classic proves their team is as strong as any, deserving immense respect and recognition on the global stage.
“… great. It's great. It's super great. There's people pulling some strings within these organizations. Yeah, yeah. we're actually going to go back to world baseball at the end when we do our rapid fire and pick our favorites to win it all but let's talk real quick we got usa canada beat that ass we're gonna we're gonna we're gonna beat them down today wingo what's what's the situation we beat them in hockey already so now we got to beat them in baseball yeah i don't know if i don't even think i need to get as fired up as you know if i gotta turn miracle back on i don't know if there's a baseball …”
“… me that make the decision, and they thought it was okay. I'm like, hey, whatever. Last year he was their hero. This year, unfortunately, they got out. But last year he was the hero of the WBC for them. They made it super far. So I don't know. It's great. It's great. It's super great. There's people pulling some strings within these organizations. Yeah, yeah. we're actually going to go back to world baseball at the end when we do our rapid fire and pick our favorites to win it all but let's talk real quick we got usa canada beat that ass we're gonna we're gonna we're gonna beat them down today wingo what's what's the situation we beat them in hockey already so now we got to beat them in baseball yeah i don't know if i don't even think i need to get as fired up as you know if i gotta turn miracle back on i don't know if there's a baseball version of it but canada they're just our little brothers lower than us and you know women's hockey men's hockey now we're coming for baseball i'm sure there's plenty of other sports it's time to put them in their in their place for every single athletic event there is wingo and tonight is is going to be a showcase of that dude i i love wingo man …”
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Team USA is expected to dominate Canada in the World Baseball Classic, reinforcing their superiority in sports over their northern neighbors.
“… they value his bat a lot, and he's going to be in there every day. As long as he hits, right? Like that's the only, but I don't think there's a world where South Stewart's as good as we think he will be. And he's only playing two thirds of the time. I just don't think they have enough guys for that. And I know it's a dangerous game having this much confidence in a young player who's only played, you know, 18 games in the majors. But I have so much confidence, Chris, that he's a really good hitter just between his plate discipline in the minors, his pitch recognition. He hit all different …”
“… move him all over the diamond to get his bat in the lineup. And some people worried about whether or not he'll play every day. I think he will. Will it be the same spot every day? Probably not. But first base, DH, second, third, I just think Sal Stewart, they value his bat a lot, and he's going to be in there every day. As long as he hits, right? Like that's the only, but I don't think there's a world where South Stewart's as good as we think he will be. And he's only playing two thirds of the time. I just don't think they have enough guys for that. And I know it's a dangerous game having this much confidence in a young player who's only played, you know, 18 games in the majors. But I have so much confidence, Chris, that he's a really good hitter just between his plate discipline in the minors, his pitch recognition. He hit all different kinds of pitches in the minors last year The walk rate was high The strikeouts were down He hits the ball extremely hard 30 pulled air rate last season in a small sample in Great American Ballpark Sky is the limit for that guy, man. I am very excited about South Stewart. I think there's a lot to be excited about there. I just took Dale Lyle. Love the …”
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Andrew Vaughn is poised for a breakout season after making significant improvements with the Brewers, despite being undervalued in drafts. After a rough start with the White Sox, he showed potential for a strong performance, hitting the ball hard and consistently. With minimal competition for playing time, Vaughn could become a key player in a strong lineup.
“gonna happen the u.s big favorites tonight in the world baseball classic but i ask you this anything could happen man anything could happen it's basically anything you know what you're as what does i say you're only as good as the next day starting pitch right being that we love canada But we won't for two and a half hours tonight. True. I'm pulling a Cal Raleigh tonight. I love our Canadian listeners. I love our Canadian friends. For doing our show for as many years as we have, we've made so many Canadian friends …”
“gonna happen the u.s big favorites tonight in the world baseball classic but i ask you this anything could happen man anything could happen it's basically anything you know what you're as what does i say you're only as good as the next day starting pitch right being that we love canada But we won't for two and a half hours tonight. True. I'm pulling a Cal Raleigh tonight. I love our Canadian listeners. I love our Canadian friends. For doing our show for as many years as we have, we've made so many Canadian friends throughout the years. No doubt. Because when we were on SiriusXM, there's a lot of subscribers north of the border. Yeah. So we have a lot of friends in Manitoba, Vancouver, Toronto. But tonight. Winnipeg. Tonight I'm pulling a Cal Raleigh, bro. I'm not shaking your hand. I'm not. So we're not shaking your hand. But after that, we're going to hug it …”
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The World Baseball Classic is revitalizing baseball's global appeal, with record-breaking viewership and a newfound excitement that MLB should capitalize on.
The World Baseball Classic is revitalizing baseball by bringing fun and excitement back to the game, as evidenced by soaring viewership and player enthusiasm.
“… way, again, I think he's really good on TV. I do. He's really good on TV. We're a good team. We got all major leaguers. This is sort of, we are to baseball what our Olympic basketball team is to basketball. We got really good players. We probably have the best players. Maybe not, but we probably do. Do you feel we were lucky to get into the quarterfinals? Not necessarily lucky. but given how everything was handled the other night, there was that sliver of time when they were vulnerable to possibly getting knocked out. And maybe moving forward, they will be hyper-focused because of that, because …”
“You know, by the way, again, I think he's really good on TV. I do. He's really good on TV. We're a good team. We got all major leaguers. This is sort of, we are to baseball what our Olympic basketball team is to basketball. We got really good players. We probably have the best players. Maybe not, but we probably do. Do you feel we were lucky to get into the quarterfinals? Not necessarily lucky. but given how everything was handled the other night, there was that sliver of time when they were vulnerable to possibly getting knocked out. And maybe moving forward, they will be hyper-focused because of that, because they know that they were somewhat fortunate even to move forward. Now, I would push back on the idea that, yeah, they have the best players. I was around the Dominican team last weekend in Miami. Good Lord. It was, I mean, you've got the, you know, the guy who's going to be inducted to the Hall of Fame managing, he's standing behind the batting cage …”
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Despite having top-tier players, Team USA's performance in the World Baseball Classic was shaky, highlighting the strength and swagger of other teams like the Dominican Republic.
“so it is all right let's get into some world baseball classic as we mentioned uh we're basically now in the playoffs of of the tournament but before we talk about some of the matchups some of the games are going to be tonight you got usa versus canada and then you got dr korea tonight and then a few other games through the uh i think uh tomorrow as well and then next round already starts sunday so it's a quick tournament but we're playing usa in canada tonight right we got that game in houston texas but …”
“so it is all right let's get into some world baseball classic as we mentioned uh we're basically now in the playoffs of of the tournament but before we talk about some of the matchups some of the games are going to be tonight you got usa versus canada and then you got dr korea tonight and then a few other games through the uh i think uh tomorrow as well and then next round already starts sunday so it's a quick tournament but we're playing usa in canada tonight right we got that game in houston texas but let's talk about how we got in right because here we are basically we beat mexico and we think we're in right coach comes out then he starts figuring out oh wait we actually may not be in because we just lost to italy and there's a world that we actually cannot get in right basically if italy won we'd get in and then if mexico won and scored five …”
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Italy's unexpected success in the World Baseball Classic highlights the strength of Italian-American players who couldn't make Team USA.
“… be infectious about how they just gravitate towards that emotion. Look, about 10, 12 years ago, I probably would be bothered by this winning of the World Baseball Classic is more important than winning a World Series. I get it now, though. I get it for the country. I get it for the players that come from that country. I totally understand why. Their passion and the importance of this weighs a little bit higher than an ultimate goal in Major League Baseball Winner World Series. How do you make this bigger? I think you make it bigger when you do it in the middle of the season and shut it down for a week. I've been …”
“… tournament history, it's been kind of dominated by Japan. The U.S. has a chance to get their second. But what it would mean for the country of Venezuela and everything that they've gone through and all the people that live here, you can't help but be infectious about how they just gravitate towards that emotion. Look, about 10, 12 years ago, I probably would be bothered by this winning of the World Baseball Classic is more important than winning a World Series. I get it now, though. I get it for the country. I get it for the players that come from that country. I totally understand why. Their passion and the importance of this weighs a little bit higher than an ultimate goal in Major League Baseball Winner World Series. How do you make this bigger? I think you make it bigger when you do it in the middle of the season and shut it down for a week. I've been saying that for years. I think it's the perfect spot to showcase the international talent. You'd have everybody wearing that uniform. They'd be in mid-season form. There'd be no restrictions. You'd truly get to see the Goliath going against the Goliath without them coming out and throwing a million arms. I don't know that we'll ever get there. I …”
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Venezuela's World Baseball Classic victory is more significant than a World Series win for the country and its players, highlighting the event's potential to elevate baseball's global status.
The World Baseball Classic should be held mid-season to showcase international talent without restrictions, making it a more significant event than the World Series for many players and countries.
“… you know, again, I hate saying this, but it's true. This is like the JV team. Like, these are all American-born players who play in Major League Baseball, very good players who weren't good enough to be on Team USA. There's not one guy on Italy that was like, no, I'd rather play on Italy. Like, that's just the facts, dude. Yeah. That's the facts. And I. So, like, you have this immense, what I call the breadstick on the shoulder. Yeah. But that's true. It's like you. They want to win so bad. Part of me. Like, both matchups will be incredible for their own reasons. I don't know which one I want …”
“there is that aspect in the streets. But then the other side is if Italy wins this game, they'll be undefeated. They'll have a chance to run the table and beat the U.S. twice. Right. And this is by all, like, you know, again, I hate saying this, but it's true. This is like the JV team. Like, these are all American-born players who play in Major League Baseball, very good players who weren't good enough to be on Team USA. There's not one guy on Italy that was like, no, I'd rather play on Italy. Like, that's just the facts, dude. Yeah. That's the facts. And I. So, like, you have this immense, what I call the breadstick on the shoulder. Yeah. But that's true. It's like you. They want to win so bad. Part of me. Like, both matchups will be incredible for their own reasons. I don't know which one I want more. Maybe it's prediction time. We'll be in the building tonight. And, again, it'll tee up the final.”
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Venezuela's victory in the World Baseball Classic showcases their exceptional talent and solidifies their status as a formidable force in international baseball.
The World Baseball Classic showcases some of the greatest talent ever assembled, highlighting the competitive spirit and global excitement of the tournament.
“So I bet on the Dominican and the semi, the Dominicans in the semifinals against the U.S. Cause I've always, I've always enjoyed the baseball players. They've been very good at the Red Sox. And I didn't really, I didn't really feel that patriotic about it in general. In the finals, i was like i'm gonna root for america in this one yeah this would be i i want roman anthony to do well i was really excited he he did well in the uh in the previous game but as it went along and it was so clear that it meant like a hundred times more to venezuela it was hard not to like not to be like all …”
“So I bet on the Dominican and the semi, the Dominicans in the semifinals against the U.S. Cause I've always, I've always enjoyed the baseball players. They've been very good at the Red Sox. And I didn't really, I didn't really feel that patriotic about it in general. In the finals, i was like i'm gonna root for america in this one yeah this would be i i want roman anthony to do well i was really excited he he did well in the uh in the previous game but as it went along and it was so clear that it meant like a hundred times more to venezuela it was hard not to like not to be like all right i'm happy for these guys this is like the greatest sports moment of their lives it would have meant would have meant even like one-tenth as much to america no no that's why honestly coming into the game so i was like walking around i was asking people like oh you're rooting before like yeah i want america to win and last time in the world …”
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Venezuela's victory in the World Baseball Classic is celebrated as a monumental achievement for the country, contrasting with the perceived lack of enthusiasm from the American team.
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