Comments on: USA vs. Puerto Rico: Two Teams Enter, One Team Leaves

By: The Hawk

The Hawk — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:04:19 +0000

[28] Cuba/Ricky Ricardo – nice one!

By: Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO

Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:41:24 +0000

Whoa, Samurai Japan went down to the Koreans..going to be a lot of ‘splainin to do over here if they can’t make it past Cuba to the semis tomorrow night..

Can’t believe so many people make a ruckus about horendously boring college basketball when there is such a great baseball tournament going on..I mean, Morehead State beat Alabama State, stop the presses! final score 58-43…43 points total?!

By: SteveAmerica

SteveAmerica — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:25:08 +0000

Jeter made one decent defensive play to his left early on, but botched the other two. Had to explain to my wife why they were terrible plays even though Jeter didn’t get an error. That led to me explaining to her why errors are possibly the most meaningless stat in baseball. So ya know, that was fun.

By: Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO

Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:33:51 +0000

anyone watching? “play-by-play” online says Darvish tagged for 3 in the 1st, but infield hit, error and rinky-dink single were it..I really really can’t wait to see Darvish pitching in Yankee Stadium in a few years!

By: Dimelo

Dimelo — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:18:59 +0000

[7] I read this one comment on on LoHud where the commenter was blaming the photographer. I was dying. I really can’t believe people and the excuses they make for this guy. Amazing!!!

We have a nice big pink elephant manning 3rd base, let’s act like he’s not there. Oh crap, we can’t!!!!

By: PJ

PJ — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:05:52 +0000

[22] I think those ref’s whistles were left over from Mardi Gras…

I am enjoying Darvish pitch, too.

By: Cliff Corcoran

Cliff Corcoran — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:05:20 +0000

No, I’m only commissioned to liveblog the USA games, and not even the seeding games at that. I’ll be back in action over there for the semi-finals, though I might blog all three semi-final and final games.

By: a.O

a.O — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:54:25 +0000

Will somebody please tell the Puerto Ricans that THERE ARE NO WHISTLES IN BASEBALL!! Oh well, I guess they’re going home now anyway. USA!!! USA!!!

By: Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO

Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:37:51 +0000

great ending! Cliff, you live blogging Japan-Korea?? wish i could play hooky from work and head to the bar to watch the game..

By: Raf

Raf — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:28:05 +0000

The Japan – Korea game has a lot of potential to be fun. The crowds are really hot.

By: Cliff Corcoran

Cliff Corcoran — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:10:00 +0000

Good at-bats by the US in that inning. Puerto Rico gave it to ‘em, but the USA let them, and that’s important.

Jeter’s off the hook.

By: Raf

Raf — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:04:19 +0000

Team Puerto Rico snatched defeat from the jaws of victory… Try again in 4 years, boys

By: williamnyy23

williamnyy23 — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:03:42 +0000

Who says David Wright isn’t clutch!

By: Raf

Raf — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:57:26 +0000

Bases loaded 1 out for the US team, Youk coming to bat… Should be fun, Cabrera in to clean up Romero’s mess

By: williamnyy23

williamnyy23 — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:34:55 +0000

[14] Johnson’s managing has been pretty poor all tournament. While his bench is thin because of injuries, he did have Ianetta available to hit for McCann. Also, the ridiculously stupid decision to play Jeter in the field and Rollins at DH cost the U.S two runs, which could eventually be the tournament.

It’s really a shame that the United States remains as the sole team to not take this tournament seriously. If the U.S. is not going to actually play the tournament straight up to win, then maybe they should give the slot to another country.

By: Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO

Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:26:39 +0000

wow..no PH there against the lefty?? whiffing on three swings..
not sure Davey J still has it based on some of his moves here..

By: Diane Firstman

Diane Firstman — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:51:24 +0000

[6]

Yes …. it was a failed attempt at humor.

By: Raf

Raf — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:50:38 +0000

So, where was the cutoff on that Rios throw that bounced off Victorino?

By: Raf

Raf — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:49:37 +0000

[7] I’m fairly indifferent to the “ARod saga,” especially with the NY Post doing the reporting. Anyway, as I said @ WW

“Unless a player does something stupid (Joba’s drunk driving charge, Pascual’s drug suspension), or does something worth reporting (Munson’s plane crash, Lyman Bostock murdered), or even something positive (Mo Vaughn’s charity work), I really don’t pay too much attention” to what these people consider “news”

Watching Feliciano throw ball after ball… This is shaping up to be a decent game. Looking forward to watching Darvish pitch tonight.

By: Cliff Corcoran

Cliff Corcoran — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:36:10 +0000

yup, key play in the game thus far. With Jimmy Rollins as DH. Double ouch.