Question Does anybody watch the WBC (World Baseball Classic)?

Vikes forever · 03-08-2009, 08:48 PM

Just curious if anybody actually pays attention to this or are the powers that be (MLB and ESPN) just trying to cram another sports event down our throats? I just hope that none of the players from my favorite team get hurt and miss any time in the regular season.

**holdemplyer** · 03-09-2009, 06:49 AM

Top Ten Reasons To Watch The World Baseball Classic – from Letterman’s top 10 list

10 - "Due to the economic crisis, we all have to share the same pair of pants"

9 - "Japan has one of them crazy robot shortstops"

8 - "Because it's an international event, our right fielder is Secretary of State Hillary Clinton"

7 - "The winning team plays Neptune in the Galactic Baseball Classic"

6 - "It's fascinating seeing how players from other countries scratch themselves"

5 - "You'll be part of a cherished baseball tradition dating all the way back to 2006"

4 - "Because of the metric system, the games will be 6.83 innings"

3 - "Before each game, you get to sit through 30 different national anthems"

2 - "Australia's secret weapon: a fastball-throwin' kangaroo"

1 - "What else are you going to watch, hockey?"

I won't be watching it.

tmn515 · 03-09-2009, 12:06 PM

Yeah, Ive been watching it. Not really because I enjoy it much, but because its been one of the only sports on the tube that I really care for. I'm not really big on basketball unless Shaq is on tv and still dominating the young centers of the league at 37, so any baseball will do. I also need my baseball fix after having withdrawls for the last 5 months!

I can see where your coming from Vikes..it does seem like ESPN is shoveing another sporting event down our throats...but then I have to catch myself.....NO way there will EVER be to many sporting events!

It might not be the best thing to watch....but it'll hold me over until the MLB season starts...and until next weekend when Tiger plays another event! Im pumped!!!!!

Troy

Harold · 03-09-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

1 - "What else are you going to watch, hockey?"

Obviously, not on ESPN...

Harold F.

Vikes forever · 03-09-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Harold

Obviously, not on ESPN...

Harold F.

No kidding! Ever since the NHL and ESPN parted ways, I swear they give soccer more run on Sportscenter or ESPNews...

**holdemplyer** · 03-09-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harold

Obviously, not on ESPN...

Harold F.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vikes forever

No kidding! Ever since the NHL and ESPN parted ways, I swear they give soccer more run on Sportscenter or ESPNews...

As if I don't hear this enough at work!

Vikes forever · 03-09-2009, 05:39 PM

WAAAAYYYYY too much coverage of soccer, the WNBA, the Yankees and Red Sox, and last but not least, Tony Kornheiser...

(Does that about cover it?)

**holdemplyer** · 03-09-2009, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vikes forever

WAAAAYYYYY too much coverage of soccer, the WNBA, the Yankees and Red Sox, and last but not least, Tony Kornheiser...

(Does that about cover it?)

Not even close......

Brett Favre
A-roid (arod)
T O
college baseball (not enough coverage)
basketball (not enough coverage)
basketball (too much coverage)
cutting off Nascar coverage for baseball
Poker (I play poker, and I agree, poker isnt a sport)

That's a small sampling

And don't even get me started on 360

**Mako** · 03-09-2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vikes forever

I just hope that none of the players from my favorite team get hurt and miss any time in the regular season.

I agree it would be a shame if somebody got hurt, but really, this is just a spring training game to these guys.

And...nope, not watching it.

Vikes forever · 03-09-2009, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mako

I agree it would be a shame if somebody got hurt, but really, this is just a spring training game to these guys.

All depends on how seriously the MLB guys decide to take it I guess...

RINGNKS · 03-09-2009, 08:52 PM

Like most people, I'm starving for baseball. Spring training games are pretty lame. I watched some of Seattle vs Austrailia last week on MLB. That was pathetic. Still, to me, it is better than the NBA.

tmn515 · 03-10-2009, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RINGNKS

Like most people, I'm starving for baseball. Spring training games are pretty lame. I watched some of Seattle vs Austrailia last week on MLB. That was pathetic. Still, to me, it is better than the NBA.

Spot on!

Troy

Vikes forever · 03-10-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RINGNKS

Like most people, I'm starving for baseball. Spring training games are pretty lame. I watched some of Seattle vs Austrailia last week on MLB. That was pathetic. Still, to me, it is better than the NBA.

100% agree!

I caught part of the Twins vs Red Sox game a while back and it sucked me in for a couple of innings.

Does anybody have the MLB channel? I've got it on Directv and I was wondering if they are going to televise any live games during the regular season.

Hunter · 03-11-2009, 12:53 AM

It is the only real baseball being played now that a person can see on TV; so yes I am watching it.
Pre-season baseball is not real baseball to me. When the game actually counts/means some thing then it is real!

**Ty S** · 03-19-2009, 08:19 AM

Basically I never watched anything but weather channel the past few weeks when goose hunting but will say that I would check it out. Im sure they dont play as hard as they could but as said above its way better than the NBA and hockey.

I cant wait for opening day.

GO CUBS GO!

Vikes forever · 03-19-2009, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ty Stromquist

I cant wait for opening day.

I hear that!

This could be the year for the Twins!
to win the AL Central

**Ty S** · 03-20-2009, 10:44 AM

Yea im sure my Cubs will take down their division then get swept in the playoffs again. GRRR!

Only thing I know is Im going to Chicago for a week this summer to watch some games at Wrigley, slam some salmon on Lake Michigan, then heading to northern WI for some pike and muskie. Cant wait!

03-08-2009, 08:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vikes forever Vikes forever is gonna be drinking green beers with your mom... 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The "UnOmaha" part of Douglas county... Posts: 1,290 Thanks: 83 Thanked 267 Times in 203 Posts	Does anybody watch the WBC (World Baseball Classic)? Just curious if anybody actually pays attention to this or are the powers that be (MLB and ESPN) just trying to cram another sports event down our throats? I just hope that none of the players from my favorite team get hurt and miss any time in the regular season. __________________ "You ought not talk like that...you just a boy..."

03-09-2009, 06:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
holdemplyer holdemplyer is waiting on open water Director Join Date: May 2007 Location: hunting for Kenzies MA gill!!! Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 6,025 Thanks: 832 Thanked 1,337 Times in 806 Posts	Top Ten Reasons To Watch The World Baseball Classic – from Letterman’s top 10 list 10 - "Due to the economic crisis, we all have to share the same pair of pants" 9 - "Japan has one of them crazy robot shortstops" 8 - "Because it's an international event, our right fielder is Secretary of State Hillary Clinton" 7 - "The winning team plays Neptune in the Galactic Baseball Classic" 6 - "It's fascinating seeing how players from other countries scratch themselves" 5 - "You'll be part of a cherished baseball tradition dating all the way back to 2006" 4 - "Because of the metric system, the games will be 6.83 innings" 3 - "Before each game, you get to sit through 30 different national anthems" 2 - "Australia's secret weapon: a fastball-throwin' kangaroo" 1 - "What else are you going to watch, hockey?" I won't be watching it. __________________ "So I says to Mabel, I says... I'll continue this later." Waiting on the shadow to materialize.... Gone, but never forgotten.

03-09-2009, 05:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Vikes forever Vikes forever is gonna be drinking green beers with your mom... 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The "UnOmaha" part of Douglas county... Posts: 1,290 Thanks: 83 Thanked 267 Times in 203 Posts	WAAAAYYYYY too much coverage of soccer, the WNBA, the Yankees and Red Sox, and last but not least, Tony Kornheiser... (Does that about cover it?) __________________ "You ought not talk like that...you just a boy..."

03-19-2009, 08:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
Ty S Ty S is sunburnt, bloody, and beat! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 6,091 Thanks: 498 Thanked 396 Times in 264 Posts	Basically I never watched anything but weather channel the past few weeks when goose hunting but will say that I would check it out. Im sure they dont play as hard as they could but as said above its way better than the NBA and hockey. I cant wait for opening day. GO CUBS GO! __________________ Ducks Unlimited Waterfowlers Party , Norfolk, NE April 24 100s of decoys, 11 guns, beer, food, and good times included in the $25 ticket price. Contact me for details! Not just for duck hunters. Lots of different prizes.

03-20-2009, 10:44 AM	#17 (permalink)
Ty S Ty S is sunburnt, bloody, and beat! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 6,091 Thanks: 498 Thanked 396 Times in 264 Posts	Yea im sure my Cubs will take down their division then get swept in the playoffs again. GRRR! Only thing I know is Im going to Chicago for a week this summer to watch some games at Wrigley, slam some salmon on Lake Michigan, then heading to northern WI for some pike and muskie. Cant wait! __________________ Ducks Unlimited Waterfowlers Party , Norfolk, NE April 24 100s of decoys, 11 guns, beer, food, and good times included in the $25 ticket price. Contact me for details! Not just for duck hunters. Lots of different prizes.

03-09-2009, 12:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
tmn515 tmn515 is fishing Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lincoln, NE NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 1,809 Thanks: 838 Thanked 359 Times in 298 Posts	Yeah, Ive been watching it. Not really because I enjoy it much, but because its been one of the only sports on the tube that I really care for. I'm not really big on basketball unless Shaq is on tv and still dominating the young centers of the league at 37, so any baseball will do. I also need my baseball fix after having withdrawls for the last 5 months! I can see where your coming from Vikes..it does seem like ESPN is shoveing another sporting event down our throats...but then I have to catch myself.....NO way there will EVER be to many sporting events! It might not be the best thing to watch....but it'll hold me over until the MLB season starts...and until next weekend when Tiger plays another event! Im pumped!!!!! Troy

03-09-2009, 08:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
RINGNKS RINGNKS has no status. Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 95 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Like most people, I'm starving for baseball. Spring training games are pretty lame. I watched some of Seattle vs Austrailia last week on MLB. That was pathetic. Still, to me, it is better than the NBA.

03-11-2009, 12:53 AM	#14 (permalink)
Hunter Hunter has no status. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 364 Thanks: 43 Thanked 66 Times in 40 Posts	It is the only real baseball being played now that a person can see on TV; so yes I am watching it. Pre-season baseball is not real baseball to me. When the game actually counts/means some thing then it is real!

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