World Baseball Classic 2013

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As I said, it makes sense to punish the Canadian players since they had a chance of advancing.
I understand what you a saying, on MLB Network they assumed since punishments would only affect half the part involved, and not really affect the instigators they went with no punishment.

Edit: I was off but here was the statement from WBC
“We are extremely disappointed in the bench-clearing incident that marred the conclusion of today’s game between Canada and Mexico,” reads a written statement released early Sunday morning by World Baseball Classic, Inc. “The episode runs counter to the spirit of sportsmanship and respectful competition for which the World Baseball Classic has stood throughout its history. After communicating with both the Mexican and Canadian baseball federations this evening, we are aware of the perspectives held by both sides in a competitive environment. Nevertheless, we relayed to both teams that such an altercation is inappropriate under any circumstances and has no place in baseball. Because at least one club – and potentially both – will not advance to the second round, WBCI has determined that disciplinary measures would not have a meaningful corrective impact. Thus, discipline will not be imposed beyond today’s seven game ejections. It is our firm expectation that the members of Team Mexico, Team Canada and all the tournament’s participating teams will learn from this incident and set a better example – one that befits the sport they share – in the future.”

Again MLB Network pulled something up that said since it was an MLB sanctioned event, and MLB is part of the governing body they could carry over suspensions to the regular season if they chose to.
 
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The Dominican Republic ran the table and finished unbeaten to become your 2013 World Baseball Classic world champions. I think they won 3-0 over Puerto Rico. So all congratulations to the Dominican Republic on a job well done.
 
Great... Hanley Ramirez hurt his thumb in the last game... :ouch:

And now he's out 2-10 weeks.

3rd MLB player to sustain an injury during the WBC. First Teixeira, then Wright.
 
And now he's out 2-10 weeks.

Yeah I see a bunch of speculative articles saying that... MRI results haven't been released yet, though.

Maybe this means Dee Gordon gets to start with the big league club this year. :scared:
 
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