There’s a lot of controversy and opinion that surfaces from the World Baseball Classic (the “WBC”), mainly focusing around the premise that injuries could occur , which would sideline the player for a given time prior to, or during, the MLB season. The Mets sent 16 players to the WBC, more than any other team, which could become dentrimental should the players not be prepared by missing Spring Training, or by becoming injured. This Mets fan is still a supporter.
The WBC creates an atmosphere and global presense not seen since Michael Phelps smoked dope in the middle of the 400m medley, only to come back and win in world record time. It makes a game, rather than a player or syringe, to take center stage. Most of all, it allows Mets fans to cheer for Brian McCann, Chipper Jones, and Shane Victorino. It allows a Yankee fan to cheer for Youk and Pedroia, things that would never occur due to the overwhelming hatred/bias built into the divisions. And in all reality, most of these players don’t choose where they wish to play – they are thrown into the divisional fire and try not to be burned. In today’s world, we have many uncertaintities, what certainty we do have is that the USA still remains the best country in the world. These are our boys and they are not playing for money, a new contract, or their own selfish needs. They play for our troops overseas, the pride of their fellow countrymen, and the three best colors in the world: Red, White & Blue.
Can countries like Somalia and Afghanistan do this? Fuck no. The Cheez-Doodle is a goddamn awesome snack. May I remind you it is NOT Cheetos. Don’t get me wrong, Cheetos are good, but they are no Cheez-Doodles.
