WBC On the Home Stretch

A World Baseball Classic that I tried—and failed—to really get into this time, is finally nearing its end. The Final Four of that tournament is set to begin with Korea and Venezuela on Saturday then USA and Japan on Sunday.

I never really get into sports tournaments, and this one was no exception. It’s better than 2006’s version, but neither have seemed to have any significance, and I don’t know who’s bright idea it was to make the tournament conflict with March Madness. Admittedly, I never get into March Madness either, but I still would watch it over a mediocre baseball tournament.

The semifinal game between Korea and Venezuela will spark some interest, but I know I won’t be anywhere near ESPN since I’ll be watching the Hockey East championship game between UMass Lowell and BC/BU. Still, I’m sure I’ll find myself checking the score during intermissions, but I won’t look much further than the score and inning. I’m pretty sure there’s nothing outside of New England with as much significance as Hockey East, so there should be a good handful of viewers.

Love it or hate it, and trust me I hate it, the WBC is a great idea to spread baseball internationally and without it we may not have our great Japanesse import Daisuke Matsuzaka.

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