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]