MLB Chatter Thread

[Cotton]

Could the Goombas be the sleeper in this tournament?

They're up 7-0 on Mexico right now.

Holy shit, they might be. I guess that makes me feel a little better about Team USA. Plus, USA now advances.

 

[Texas Ace]

Yeah, jumping out to an early 6-0 lead on both the US and Mexico isn't a fluke.

They might just be a good team.

 

[Smitty]

How the frick do you lose to Italy? Why in the world would they pitch that Mets pitcher?

Nolan McLean is good, bro.

 

[bbgun]

I think I heard on the radio that every member of Team Italy was born in the US. What a farce.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

I think I heard on the radio that every member of Team Italy was born in the US. What a farce.

That explains it then. Not like the Eye-talians play much baseball.

 

[Cotton]

I think I heard on the radio that every member of Team Italy was born in the US. What a farce.

Grok can confirm. Not all, but damn near.

Reliable reports from sources like The Athletic and post-game analyses indicate:

• 21 players on Italy's roster were born in the United States and had big-league (MLB) experience or ties.
• This was the highest number of U.S.-born players for any team outside of Team USA itself.

Some breakdowns mention the full 30-man active roster had around 24 born in the United States, with the remainder including:

• 3 born in Italy (e.g., Sam Aldegheri, the first Italy-born-and-raised pitcher to reach MLB).
• A few from other countries (e.g., 2 Venezuelan-born, 1 Canadian like Dante Nori).

 

[bbgun]

a squad full of ringers. then again, it's the only way they're able to field a team.

 

[Genghis Khan]

Nolan McLean is good, bro.

Seems like he got rocked to me.

 

[Genghis Khan]

I mean, it's all well and good that Italy is full of major Leaguers. So is the US, we shouldn't be losing to Italy.

 

[Smitty]

Seems like he got rocked to me.

Yeah but he's still a good pitcher.

 

[Rev]

I mean, it's all well and good that Italy is full of major Leaguers. So is the US, we shouldn't be losing to Italy.

To be fair we are playing with a handicap. We are carrying some Phillies on the team.

 

[Genghis Khan]

To be fair we are playing with a handicap. We are carrying some Phillies on the team.

You're welcome America.

 

[Cotton]

 

[Rev]

Dominican Republic 10 run ruled Korea and await either US or Canada.

 

[Cotton]

Dominican Republic 10 run ruled Korea and await either US or Canada.

So far, it's looking like it will be the US.

 

[Cotton]

USA!USA!USA!

Fuck the Canucks.

 

[Cotton]

 

[Cotton]

 

[Rev]

I have been so fed up with the Dodgers BS that I really haven't paid attention to any baseball or even wanted to. I may watch this one.

Skenes is probably my favorite non Ranger until he goes to LA. Want to see him handle the DR.


Well, shit. Just looked and have to work Sunday night.

 

[Cotton]

I have been so fed up with the Dodgers BS that I really haven't paid attention to any baseball or even wanted to. I may watch this one.

Skenes is probably my favorite non Ranger until he goes to LA. Want to see him handle the DR.


Well, shit. Just looked and have to work Sunday night.

That sucks, brother. You want updates?