World Baseball Classic & Mat Germain

BaseballBiz On Deck

English - March 14, 2023 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB
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Mat Germain – Baseball Analyst visits to talk about the World Baseball Classic

A lot of heart and hustle from some of the younger teamsQuick explanation of the 20 teams participating in the World Baseball Classic (WBC)Classic normally runs on a 3 year scheduleWBC – comparison with the MLB All-Star gameCanada’s & other countries showing some pride in a sport that is not normally at the height of popularity.Mark shows interest in star-studded Venezuela, Jose Altuve, Ronald Acuna Jr., Santander and extra seasoning with David Peralta & Salvador PerezMat points to Italy’s pitcher, Joe LaSorsa and his enthusiasm and passion on the mound against the Netherlands. Getting out of a bases loaded inningRandy Arozarena & Will Smith – what happened with the fist pumpCanada has a potent lineup and will face USA. Young pitcher, Mitch Bratt will be facing White Sox, Lance Lynn. Canadian team - Injuries & MIA included: Mike Sororka, James Paxton & Jameson Taillon.China takes a beating from Canada with a 22 to 2 score. Surely they could WBC fashion – Great Britain uniforms falling apart during the gameShould the WBC be schedule d in the middle of the MLB season.Mat recommends that the MLB All-Star game take place at the beginning of the MLB season. Players would be healthy and ready to go. MiLB games will be played on MLB.tv – Shaky cameras Who is this Mitch Bratt pitching for Canada – Texas Rangers organization?Mat’s list of who to watch: Jordan Qsar, Osleivis Basabe, Vidal Brujan, Kyle Manzardo, Trevor Brigden, Joe LaSorsa. Top performance goes to Luke RaleyJosh Lowe may be the biggest star in Rays Spring training campRays being sent down include: Colby White, Curtis Mead, Basabe, Greg Jones & Taj BradleyIf they move Shane Baz to 60 day IL it will open a spot on the Ray’s RosterRays not returning: David Peralta, Kevin Kiermaier, Mike Zunino, Watching the new rules in play on the pitch clock, larger bases, no shift and moreReduction of “Time on Your Feet” for players.Projections on Canada v USA game

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