The look on Derek Jeter's (the most overrated player of all time) face says it all.I'm truly shocked that Canada defeated the USA 8-6, in the World Baseball Classic.
I don't believe this result to be a testament of Canada's prowess at baseball, but rather a result of team work, which is the essence of America's game.
Some weird facts that I remember from Childhood: Buck Martinez is managing the US team, you may recall he managed the Toronto Blue Jays for a bit, and is perhaps best known to Canadians as the long time Colour Commentator during Blue Jays TV broadcasts. He got that job, because he was a general all 'round good guy, AND because he was a catcher back in the 80's with the Jays.
Back in the 80's Martinez had a platoon situation with another catcher, who was on the original 1977 Blue Jays roster. That catcher was Ernie Whitt, the manager than led the Canadians yesterday. Rumour is that he's being groomed for the Blue Jays managerial position in a couple of years.
I predict that Pat Borders (whom replaced Ernie Whitt, and World Series MVP) will come back and manage Cuba in a couple of seasons.
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