Author Topic: THE OFFICIAL WBC THREAD! (Read 23252 times)

Mugen · « **Reply #20 on:** March 15, 2006, 10:28:59 PM »

Korea owned USA man, i couldbt believe it but dang. and they have byung hyun kim starting too

Saburo · « **Reply #21 on:** March 15, 2006, 11:21:08 PM »

A cartoon from an online Korean news site:
http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200603/200603140035.html

Granted that this is just one cartoonist's viewpoint but this cartoon seems arrogant to me? The manager of the Korean team is making more modest statements in public.

And check out the "news" report from the same site:
http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200603/200603140026.html

Whew! Pretty nationalistic slant. I wonder how they'll report a loss?

ohbahsan · « **Reply #22 on:** March 16, 2006, 01:12:09 AM »

Quote from: Saburo

Whew! Pretty nationalistic slant. I wonder how they'll report a loss?

well, it's a pretty big win. it just sucks that the americans aren't taking it as seriously as the other nations.

Saburo · « **Reply #23 on:** March 16, 2006, 04:01:24 AM »

Quote from: ohbahsan

it just sucks that the americans aren't taking it as seriously as the other nations.

That much is true. Same way that NBA players will never battle for an Olympic gold medal the same way they would kill for an NBA championship ring.

Maybe it's just me but the attitude of that cartoon just rubbed the wrong way. Not that I'm going to riot at the Korean Embassy or anything...

ahcheungape · « **Reply #24 on:** March 16, 2006, 08:33:07 AM »

i actually watch almost the whole match between japan and korea. it was good game. i dont watch baseball due to the fact of the pace of the game. but when u have an atmosphere like this game, i am tempted to watch. ichiro was super pissed after they lost.

one thing i dont get is why japan isnt outa the tournment since they also lost to the Americans? even if USA loses to Mexico, they will also advance.

Mugen · « **Reply #25 on:** March 16, 2006, 08:44:47 AM »

no idea but I know puerto rico is out.

Korea is a powerhouse man

ahcheungape · « **Reply #26 on:** March 16, 2006, 09:15:20 AM »

if the americans dont win, they are out. so that is very puzzling.

what did ichiro say about the koreans?

Thimas X · « **Reply #27 on:** March 16, 2006, 05:39:50 PM »

Americans need to win tonight! I think the Rocket will pull us through.

Saburo · « **Reply #28 on:** March 16, 2006, 11:59:15 PM »

Quote from: KingKoopa

Korea is a powerhouse man

Not sure about that but it does illustrate that anything can happen in a short series.

I'd like to see more of these pitchers from the Korean team endure the grind of a 162-game schedule. I wonder how many elbows and shoulders could handle the strain.

daigong · « **Reply #29 on:** March 17, 2006, 08:28:44 AM »

I totally don't get what happened. US had a chance based on Japan scoring low. But US lost to Mexico anyways tonite. DAMN Bud. Those fans in San Diego are gonna enjoy this one.

THUNDERDUCK · « **Reply #30 on:** March 17, 2006, 09:34:29 AM »

US out I guess I'll pull for either JPN or KOR

Mugen · « **Reply #31 on:** March 17, 2006, 10:53:56 AM »

Same. Rooting for Japan and Korea too.

Saburo · « **Reply #32 on:** March 17, 2006, 05:34:09 PM »

Wacky tie-breakers based on earned runs allowed per inning...

I read the US team cared enough to take the elimination hard, which is a good thing.

Thimas X · « **Reply #33 on:** March 18, 2006, 02:30:34 PM »

oh well....not too many ppl thought USA was gonna win anyways

Saburo · « **Reply #34 on:** March 18, 2006, 08:50:27 PM »

OK, I am rooting for JAPAN.

They sure seem jinxed against Korea, though...

Saburo · « **Reply #35 on:** March 19, 2006, 04:57:26 AM »

Japan vs. Korea. Top 3rd. One out. Man on second.

Japan has a good OBP in the series but their stats with RISP must be pathetic.

Walk on four pitches by Seo...

ahcheungape · « **Reply #36 on:** March 19, 2006, 04:58:28 AM »

this will be an intense game for sure.

Saburo · « **Reply #37 on:** March 19, 2006, 05:01:10 AM »

Line drive out and the man is doubled off first!

Hard hit ball but it's still an out and Korea's pitching (and fielding) continues to shine in the clutch.

Saburo · « **Reply #38 on:** March 19, 2006, 05:05:50 AM »

Is Bob Davidson umpiring tonight's game?

Uehara retires eight straight. To the top of the 4th...

daigong · « **Reply #39 on:** March 19, 2006, 05:07:46 AM »

What's the score? Japan dominating the boxscore?

A Cuba-Japan final would be NICE.