|
|
Welcome to fogpog, the best place to talk about all things related to Chicago Cubs baseball. To gain full access to fogpog you must register for a free account. As a registered member you will be able to:
- Participate in our forums and browse from over 75,000 posts.
- Communicate privately with other Cubs fans from around the world.
- Create your own custom profile filled with many different features.
- Gain access to our free arcade providing an assortment of fun and challenging games.
All this and much more is available to you absolutely free when you register for an account, so sign up today!
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact the fogpog Staff.
|
Jan 22nd 2009, 7:44 pm
|
 |
All-Star
|
|
My Mood: 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: N.W.Indiana
Posts: 578
|
|
|
"World Baseball Classic"
Yeah or Neah? I Mean..we get roster's w/ an awesome array of talent,& possible showcases for future talents & superstars,but in the aftermath we also can get dead arms,errors,.200 B.A.'s,6.00 ERA's,pulled hamstrings,ACL's,Tommy Johns,& the tender groins! Spring training is lax but a given & meanigfull rite for players on the bubble & rehab & rookies! Do we really need this "classic"? I mean who cares if the U.S.A wins this tournament? I'm all "U.S.A." all the time,but for the fans of MLB,my players on my team should be committed to the team that pays them! Play these games during the offseason! I'll Pass.....
|
Jan 22nd 2009, 7:49 pm
|
 |
Hall Of Famer
|
|
My Mood: 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,844
|
|
|
neah
I hate the idea of our pitchers pitching in games that wont help us win the World Series. I think it would be better if this didnt exist.
|
Jan 22nd 2009, 8:05 pm
|
|
All-Star
|
|
My Mood:
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: N.W.Indiana
Posts: 578
|
|
|
Amen! my brother...useless & unwatchable
|
Jan 22nd 2009, 9:54 pm
|
 |
Moderator
|
|
My Mood: 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa
Posts: 7,298
|
|
|
I don't think much about it either. I was all for it the first time around, but now it's not all that great. All this is, is baseball's attempt to having a full international competition because they won't let their players play in the Olympics. That's the main reason why baseball's been removed from the 2012 London program. The condition for baseball to return in 2016 (hopefully in Chicago) is if major leaguers are allowed to play.
|
Jan 22nd 2009, 10:56 pm
|
 |
Moderator
|
|
My Mood: 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: In an Illinois Cornfield
Posts: 13,683
|
|
|
Definately a "nay" for me. Too much chance of injury and it takes away from the time with the team working together to get ready for the season. I heard an interview today on the Score with John Danks of the White Sox. He said he was asked to be a part of it, but he respectfully declined because he really needed to get on the White Sox schedule and get ready for the season. I really wish more players would look at it like that. Especially key players (Zambrano, Rammy, etc.)
__________________
Baseball season's underway... So you'd better get ready for a brand new day Hey Chicago whattya say?
|
Jan 23rd 2009, 4:57 am
|
|
Hall Of Famer
|
|
My Mood:
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,844
|
|
|
Did you hear about what a Canadian newspaper said when Harden backed out? The headline was
"Harden puts Cubs before Country"
|
Jan 23rd 2009, 7:59 am
|
|
Moderator
|
|
My Mood:
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: In an Illinois Cornfield
Posts: 13,683
|
|
|
It's because he has a slight tear in his shoulder and is behind schedule for his pitching schedule.
__________________
Baseball season's underway... So you'd better get ready for a brand new day Hey Chicago whattya say?
|
Jan 23rd 2009, 8:59 am
|
 |
Hall Of Famer
|
|
My Mood: 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Metamora
Posts: 2,531
|
|
|
Hell , it is still baseball. I will take it in to get my fix. Heck , I even love girls softball.
__________________
Christian Morgenstern : And thus , in his considered view ; What did not suit - could not be true
|
Jan 23rd 2009, 9:38 am
|
 |
Minor Leaguer
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Rockford
Posts: 61
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by VanMan
I don't think much about it either. I was all for it the first time around, but now it's not all that great. All this is, is baseball's attempt to having a full international competition because they won't let their players play in the Olympics. That's the main reason why baseball's been removed from the 2012 London program. The condition for baseball to return in 2016 (hopefully in Chicago) is if major leaguers are allowed to play.
|
The olympics are literally right in the middle of the baseball season. Do you really think they are going to stop the entire MLB season while a handful of players go play some extra games?
At least the WBC coincides with spring training. It's not like the guys participating in it wouldn't be playing anyway. I'm guessing that most of them will treat the games like ST games.
__________________
Pizza is gonna send out for you!
|
Jan 23rd 2009, 11:16 am
|
|
Hall Of Famer
|
|
My Mood:
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,844
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by ryno4ever
It's because he has a slight tear in his shoulder and is behind schedule for his pitching schedule.
|
oh, i know why he pulled out. just thought i would pass along the headline from a paper in canada |
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 1:20 am.
|
