The Crazy Canucks Thread

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Welcome to all.
Runningshoes53 and myself have decided we will start a thread promoting the lost art of canadian baseball. Post anything on canadian players, teams, coaches anything Canadian baseball-related here.

If you're wondering, Canuck means Canadian.:cool:

Now, who is the best Canadian player of all-time?

There are a few to choose from.
I like Larry Walker, but that's my opinion.

[Ex-Expo fan]

Larry Walker is the only one that won an MVP and has played a superstar career, but it seems that more Canadians are following his steps, Jason Bay is pretty good right now and could have a great career coming. Best pitcher would be Eric Gagne, he's a crazy French Canuck though. Bertuzzi's a pretty good Canuck:rolleyes: .

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Larry Walker is the only one that won an MVP and has played a superstar career, but it seems that more Canadians are following his steps, Jason Bay is pretty good right now and could have a great career coming. Best pitcher would be Eric Gagne, he's a crazy French Canuck though. Bertuzzi's a pretty good Canuck:rolleyes: .

Bertuzzi should be in jail!

[Chicoutimi CP]

Fergie Jenkins : 284 W (28th on the all-time list)
3.34 ERA
3192 SO (11th on the all-time list)
49 SHO (24th on the all-time list)
115 ERA+
1.14 WHIP

Also good hitter (13 career HR) and better than average defender.

It's a shame he was only three times on the All Star Team and only won two Awards (1971 Cy-Young and 1971 TSN Pitcher of the Year).

[Licey Fan]

It's Gagne definetly out of the WBC?

[runningshoes]

Welcome to all.
Runningshoes53 and myself have decided we will start a thread promoting the lost art of canadian baseball. Post anything on canadian players, teams, coaches anything Canadian baseball-related here.

If you're wondering, Canuck means Canadian.:cool:

Now, who is the best Canadian player of all-time?

There are a few to choose from.
I like Larry Walker, but that's my opinion.

And not a minute late to tell everyone of our upcoming mastery in the WBC tournament. :laugh

[Jake83]

After last week elections I truly believe Canucks are crazy

[runningshoes]

After last week elections I truly believe Canucks are crazy

This is news to you, Jake? :eek:

Maybe you can expand a little on your comment so I can retort. :laugh

[Yankeebiscuitfan]

This is news to you, Jake? :eek:

Maybe you can expand a little on your comment so I can retort. :laugh

I bet you have watched the Muppets too much! :laugh

[Yankeebiscuitfan]

How about Mark Messier? :rolleyes:

[runningshoes]

How about Mark Messier? :rolleyes:

He's as crazy as they come, Chris.

I'd love to see him and any MLB player "drop their gloves." :laugh

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

We need Harden, he is the anchor of our rotation.

[TheKingofKings]

Only if Walker had stayed for one more year to help the outfield.

[runningshoes]

Former Toronto Blue Jay catcher and fan favourite Ernie Whitt will be at Team Canada’s helm in the upcoming World Baseball Championship.

http://www.ajclay.com/PTC/pictures/181.jpg

Ernie was originally drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1972 and selected by the Blue Jays in the 1976 expansion draft. Ernie spent more time in Toronto than any other player selected.
Ernie first managed with Baseball Canada in 1999, guiding Team Canada to a bronze metal finish at the Pan-American Games in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 2003 he led Canada to an Olympic berth with an 11-1 win over Mexico at the Olympic qualifying tournament in Panama. The team fell just short of a medal in Sydney with heart breaking losses to Cuba in the semi-finals and Japan in the bronze medal game.

In 15 Major League seasons, Ernie hit 134 home runs and drove in 534 runs in 1,328 games with Boston, Toronto, Atlanta and Baltimore. He is probably most remembered for hitting three of a record setting ten home runs for the Blue Jays against the Baltimore Orioles at the end of the 1987 season. Ernie’s injury while trying to break up a double play that year was a major factor in the American League East pennant race. The Blue Jays went into Detroit for the final series of the season without Ernie and lost the pennant to the Tigers by one game.

http://www.ajclay.com/PTC/pictures/182.jpg

Ernie retired as a player in 1991 and became a Blue Jays minor league catching instructor in 1997 and spent five years in that role before being named the team’s minor-league roving instructor in 2003. He held interim managing duties with the Dunedin Blue Jays (A) of the Florida State League and the Syracuse SkyChiefs (AAA) of the International League in 1997.

Canada’s favourite adopted son is now a Canadian citizen.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Rich Harden

http://www.ajclay.com/PTC/pictures/183.jpg

MLB Team: Oakland Athletics
2005 record: 10-5; 2.53 ERA; 1.06 WHIP

James Richard Harden…born on November 30th, 1981, in Victoria BC.
He attended Central Arizona College and led all Division I Junior College pitchers with 127 strikeouts in 2001 and his
2.14 ERA was the 5th lowest.
Rich Harden argurably has his best season in 2005 setting career highs in ERA (2.53), K/9 (8.51) and holding opposing
batters to a .201 batting average.

Harden missed part of the 2005 because of a injured left shoulder of which he had surgery recently.

As his name suggests, Harden throws hard. His fastball can reach 97 MPH. He has a nice pitching repertoire; he can throw
a slide and a change, which is why he held batters to a .201 batting average in 2005. He still lacks control this
results in an
increase in walks.

Harden was selected by Team Canada to anchor Canada’s rotation in the upcoming WBC. Unfortunately for Canadians,
Harden is not expected to play, still nursing his surgically repaired left shoulder. The ace and the closer (Eric Gagne)
will not play in the WBC.

[Ontarioguy]

I'm interested to see what kind of exposure the WBC will get in Canada. I've barely seen anything on TV about it. Are TSN or Sportsnet carrying the games? I've heared nothing.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

I'm interested to see what kind of exposure the WBC will get in Canada. I've barely seen anything on TV about it. Are TSN or Sportsnet carrying the games? I've heared nothing.

One of them must. I think Sportsnet will cover the games and TSN will preview the finals(with canada)

[Shoeless]

Only if Walker had stayed for one more year to help the outfield.

Here's the thing: the WBC isn't a part of the Major Leagues, so the fact that Walker retired doesn't disqualify him at all--plenty of other teams have guys who are not in the big leagues (China and South Africa? Mercy-rule city!). Why isn't he playing?

--He only retired last year, so he's no more out of shape than anyone else.

--He still hit quite well last year (without Coors to help him), and would be at worst the third best hitter on Canada, if not the best.

--He's not "spending time with his family", because he's planning to be on the team as a coach anyway.

So...if anyone knows anyone with any connection to the guy, beg him to come to his senses! While they're at it, how about Harden and Gagne too! Before you decide it's hopeless, remember that in a short series, all kinds of random upsets are possible (provided you're not totally outclassed; South Africa's not beating the D.R. anytime soon).

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Here's the thing: the WBC isn't a part of the Major Leagues, so the fact that Walker retired doesn't disqualify him at all--plenty of other teams have guys who are not in the big leagues (China and South Africa? Mercy-rule city!). Why isn't he playing?

--He only retired last year, so he's no more out of shape than anyone else.

--He still hit quite well last year (without Coors to help him), and would be at worst the third best hitter on Canada, if not the best.

--He's not "spending time with his family", because he's planning to be on the team as a coach anyway.

So...if anyone knows anyone with any connection to the guy, beg him to come to his senses! While they're at it, how about Harden and Gagne too! Before you decide it's hopeless, remember that in a short series, all kinds of random upsets are possible (provided you're not totally outclassed; South Africa's not beating the D.R. anytime soon).

Great point!

L-A-Z-I-N-E-S-S.

ha! :laugh

[Augustin_"Gus"]

I have posted it before, I think Canada can earn a berth in the semis. All they have to do is beat South Africa and Mexico in the preeliminary round (that's pretty doable) and then, beat Japan and either Korea or Chineese Taipei in the second round. I say, in both instances you focus all your energy on those games (and send your 3rd starter for the games against the US) and Canada can win those four games.

In the semis, well, good luck. But getting there would be something in itself.

[Andruw]

http://www.worldbaseballclassic.com/2006/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060207&content_id=1308086&vkey=wbc_news&fext=.jsp&sid=wbc

[Jake83]

I believe Canada and Mexico both have a chance to knock off the US. I wonder if the snowbirds of Canada living in Arizona will be attending any of the games or if any Canucks will be making the trip down to counter the US and Mexican flavor of the stands.

[Jake83]

This is news to you, Jake? :eek:

Maybe you can expand a little on your comment so I can retort. :laugh


Considering the Conservative Party has taken back control of the Parliament in Ottawa.

[runningshoes]

Considering the Conservative Party has taken back control of the Parliament in Ottawa.

Yeah, although the Liberal party has been wracked with corruption and scandal through much of it's tenure so it's not that surprising that Ontario went that way. Political Parties in Canada are very regional and without taking Ontario, you generally don't win a federal election.

[Jake83]

Yeah, although the Liberal party has been wracked with corruption and scandal through much of it's tenure so it's not that surprising that Ontario went that way. Political Parties in Canada are very regional and without taking Ontario, you generally don't win a federal election.


Not to get much off topic of baseball but how well the NDP did in Ontario was the reason why the Conservatives won most likely like you said because of corruption and scandal but what do you expect Power corrupts

[runningshoes]

Not to get much off topic of baseball but how well the NDP did in Ontario was the reason why the Conservatives won most likely like you said because of corruption and scandal but what do you expect Power corrupts

I agree.

And Canadians are incredibly apathetic which only adds fuel to the fire of corruption.

It's going to be interesting to see what Harper does in the west.

One thing is for sure; our land is about to be raped and human rights will suffer a set back.

Harper is what you guys would call a good ole boy. He's certainly toned down the rhetoric since merging the Reform party with the Conservatives, but I would still love to be a fly on the wall at one of his parties and hear what those guys really think about visible minorities.

[Jake83]

I agree.

And Canadians are incredibly apathetic which only adds fuel to the fire of corruption.

It's going to be interesting to see what Harper does in the west.

One thing is for sure; our land is about to be raped and human rights will suffer a set back.

Harper is what you guys would call a good ole boy. He's certainly toned down the rhetoric since merging the Reform party with the Conservatives, but I would still love to be a fly on the wall at one of his parties and hear what those guys really think about visible minorities.


As long as he doesn't spy on Canadians and use fear to gain support

[runningshoes]

As long as he doesn't spy on Canadians and use fear to gain support

Canadians don't have the same civil liberties as Americans and I wouldn't be surprised if it's already going on. Our internal security police really are quite incredible with the lengths they take to get information.

Besides, King George is probably spying on Canadian citizens anyways. :laugh

[Williamsburg2599]

All i have to say is good luck from your southerly neighbors (coughcoughamericajr.cough)

[runningshoes]

(coughcoughamericajr.cough)

You don't really believe that, do you?

[Williamsburg2599]

You don't really believe that, do you?
If homer simpson said it, it must be true.:D

[runningshoes]

If homer simpson said it, it must be true.:D

Oh..ok..I wasn't aware it was Homer who made that claim.

I stand corrected. :D

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Not to get much off topic of baseball but how well the NDP did in Ontario was the reason why the Conservatives won most likely like you said because of corruption and scandal but what do you expect Power corrupts
Do you study law?
You seem very interested in Canadian politics! :D

[Jake83]

Do you study law?
You seem very interested in Canadian politics! :D


My field of study is the human mind and the treatment of severe mental disorders but I considered myself a modern Rennisance so I am interested in all fields.

Why shouldn't I be interested in Canadian politics? Are you interested in what happens in the US?

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

My field of study is the human mind and the treatment of severe mental disorders but I considered myself a modern Rennisance so I am interested in all fields.

Why shouldn't I be interested in Canadian politics? Are you interested in what happens in the US?
Of course! Very interesting.

I guess this defines the point!:D

[Erik Bedard]

For the WBC, we've still got Erik Bedard. He can probably beat Mexico. And Adam Loewen. He can beat South Africa or be a sacrificial lamb against the U.S. Loewen dominated in the AFL. I think that Canada could definitely beat Mexico if Mexico pitches Rodrigo Lopez against them, because Bedard and Lopez are teammates. Also, Jason Bay is amazing. Look for him to surpass Larry Walker as the best Canuck MLer.

[runningshoes]

Why shouldn't I be interested in Canadian politics?

That puts you in a very large minority. :D

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Our rotation will be nothing without Harden and Gagne.
Who's gonna close games now?

[Andruw]

Canada has high hopes in Pool B
http://www.worldbaseballclassic.com/2006/news/teamarticle.jsp?ymd=20060227&content_id=1324723&vkey=wbc_team_news&fext=.jsp&lang=en&sid=wbc

[Jake83]

I think Canada could win the group

[TheKingofKings]

I think Canada could win the group

Sorry if i discourage all Canadians in this forum ( including myself) but we are in a group with the US A.K.A. the biggest or 2nd biggest team in the tournament.

[Erik Bedard]

Our rotation will be nothing without Harden and Gagne.
Who's gonna close games now?

Rheal Cormier. :laugh :ughh

[Erik Bedard]

Sorry if i discourage all Canadians in this forum ( including myself) but we are in a group with the US A.K.A. the biggest or 2nd biggest in the tournament.

try 3rd (after Dominican and Venezuela). Bedard was amazing before he got hurt last year. I think he was 5-2 with a 2.08 ERA. Plus, I think he had not allowed a run in three starts. Lets hope he can do it again. :D

[TheKingofKings]

try 3rd (after Dominican and Venezuela). Bedard was amazing before he got hurt last year. I think he was 5-2 with a 2.08 ERA. Plus, I think he had not allowed a run in three starts. Lets hope he can do it again. :D

No the U.S. is the 2nd biggest team since they have a way better infield than Venezuela and have and equal pitching crew ( R.Clemens , The D-Train and J.Peavy + C.Cordero and B.Lidge in the 'pen).

[Cubano100%]

Arriba los Canadienses!!!!!


I do not know if any of you saw this but anyway I think is good for Canadian baseball in general.

A Guide to Canadian Baseball

http://66.241.210.162/files/CompleteWBCMediaGuideFinal.pdf

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Rheal Cormier. :laugh :ughh
No, Chris Reitsma, his brother(Lance Cormier) teammate.

2)Why isn't Lance in the WBC Canada roster?????:confused:

[Big_Mac]

Our rotation will be nothing without Harden and Gagne.
Who's gonna close games now?

can't believe i have missed this thread earlier :) GO CANADA

also don't forget about Jesse Crain. He had a pretty nice rookie year with minnesota last year

[Jake83]

Sorry if i discourage all Canadians in this forum ( including myself) but we are in a group with the US A.K.A. the biggest or 2nd biggest team in the tournament.


Didn't Switzerland win Group A in the Olympics with Canada and the Czech Republic.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Didn't Switzerland win Group A in the Olympics with Canada and the Czech Republic.
Whoa...so all of a sudden we're talking hockey.

[efin98]

Whoa...so all of a sudden we're talking hockey.

He has a good point. Expect the unexpected. A Cinderfella team could be in the making and come out of left field- no pun intended:D

[Cubano100%]

Whoa...so all of a sudden we're talking hockey.


Bat Woman: Representative Linda Cropp and now candidate for Major.
Move the team back to Montreal, please.:ughh

[Augustin_"Gus"]

Boy, now I really wish that the second round of the WBC was a single elimination game instead of more pool play. Canada would have to win three games: South Africa, Mexico and South Korea and they would be in the semis. That would be great. I know South Korea has to be good since they've beaten Japan in Tokyo, but still, I'd take a chance against South Korea instead of Japan any day, in a one game quarter.

Forming another pool where you have to finish in front of Japan and South Korea (or perhaps the US, who knows?) seems to be a lot to ask of a Team Canada without Harden and Gagné. We'll have to see.

But let's take things one at the time. Whitt will pitch Adam Loewen against SA, Bédard against the US and Francis against Mexico. I would have gone with Bédard against South Africa, not to take any chances. Who cares if you get blown out by the Americans? That's clearly not the game you have to win to advance. I see it at the least important game of the first round.

[Andruw]

But let's take things one at the time. Whitt will pitch Adam Loewen against SA, Bédard against the US and Francis against Mexico. I would have gone with Bédard against South Africa, not to take any chances. Who cares if you get blown out by the Americans? That's clearly not the game you have to win to advance. I see it at the least important game of the first round.

Erik Bedard gets the nod for Canada in the opener, while fellow Oriole Adam Loewen will oppose Dontrelle Willis.

[Augustin_"Gus"]

Erik Bedard gets the nod for Canada in the opener, while fellow Oriole Adam Loewen will oppose Dontrelle Willis.

Yeah funny story about that. When I was done typing my message I said to myself that I could do more than that. So I called my buddy Ernie Whitt And basically told him "Ernie, my man, what are you tryin to pull here? If you pitch Loewen against SA and he stinks it up and we loose, we can all go home. The tourney's over. Stop messin' around, Ern!" And what do you know, he changed his mind.

All you canadian baseball fans out there are very welcome.:cool:

[Augustin_"Gus"]

As the great Elliott Price would say, "this one was never a doubt"

Credit to SA, they could have quit, they could had asked for the mercy rule in the top of the ninth when they were ahead... But they hung in there and put up a brave fight while being badly overmatched :p

Pitching was quite terrible. We'll need to do better than that against Mexico

[Shoeless]

Well, that was very nearly very embarrassing. Plus, Mexico held the US to two. To quote John Connor in Terminaor 2: We're not going to make it, are we?

[Perseas]

Boy, was that close!!! Saved the Canadians the embarrassment and a few heart attacks.... I think they suddenly look like the underdogs....

[Augustin_"Gus"]

Clearly were playing possum. We'll probably get blown out by the Americans, like 15-0. That will lull Mexico into a false sense of self-confidence and then boom, we start playing like we can.

Ernie Whitt's gonna look like a genius in a few days from now.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

As the great Elliott Price would say, "this one was never a doubt"

Credit to SA, they could have quit, they could had asked for the mercy rule in the top of the ninth when they were ahead... But they hung in there and put up a brave fight while being badly overmatched :p

Pitching was quite terrible. We'll need to do better than that against Mexico

Sigh, Elliot Price, memories...WAKE UP wilkerson, you're dreaming again :D
Couldn't watch it all, still too depressed from the Habs loss to the Leafs.:grouchy

[Cubano100%]

Well, that was very nearly very embarrassing. Plus, Mexico held the US to two. To quote John Connor in Terminaor 2: We're not going to make it, are we?


Every game is a different story. You never know how the next one will be play out.

Good luck!

[Ex-Expo fan]

:clapping :D :clapping :D :clapping :D :clapping

[efin98]

So much for the throw-away game, Canada beat the US today and probably earned their spot in the next round.

"Whodathunkit?"!!!

[Erik Bedard]

Well, if SA beats Mexico, then yes, they are in the next round, period. Also, if they win the next game, then they are in.

[Shoeless]

Well, that was very nearly very embarrassing. Plus, Mexico held the US to two. To quote John Connor in Terminaor 2: We're not going to make it, are we?

Eating my words for dinner...what a wonderful flavour (with a 'u')!

[Augustin_"Gus"]

Well well well... will you look at that.

A win against the US. Someone was saying something about playing possum against South Africa...

Bring on the Cubans. We can take on everyone :D

[Perseas]

I stand corrected concerning my previous post. Every day this game reminds me that there's only one constant in it... There are no constants.... Congrats to the Canadians, the pool has just gotten interesting... I'm trying to work the scenarios out, but the way things stand, I think that if Mexico wins over the Canadians we have a 3-way tie with all 3 teams on 2-1 records. In wich case: Canada is over the US, and US is over Mexico, but Mexico would be over Canada. With the tie breakers as they are, I think that Canada will have to allow 2 runs or less to the Mexicans.... I'll try to figure it out and get back to you

[efin98]

I stand corrected concerning my previous post. Every day this game reminds me that there's only one constant in it... There are no constants.... Congrats to the Canadians, the pool has just gotten interesting... I'm trying to work the scenarios out, but the way things stand, I think that if Mexico wins over the Canadians we have a 3-way tie with all 3 teams on 2-1 records. In wich case: Canada is over the US, and US is over Mexico, but Mexico would be over Canada. With the tie breakers as they are, I think that Canada will have to allow 2 runs or less to the Mexicans.... I'll try to figure it out and get back to you

Canada allowed 14 runs. US allowed 8. Mexico allowed 6. Canada would be eliminated based on runs. They need to win in order to advance or else hope that South Africa pulls off the upset of the tournament by beating the US...

[Perseas]

If they lose with 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1, they still advance, leaving USA out....

[efin98]

If they lose with 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1, they still advance, leaving USA out....

That could happen. Or it could be 3-2 or 4-3 or some number above 3 runs on both sides. It's wait and see.

[Augustin_"Gus"]

Well, I'll tell you what my friends, finishing 2-1 in the round-robin portion of a tournament like this one, including a win in a meaningful game against the United States is a tough, tough way to get eliminated.

[runningshoes]

Well, I'll tell you what my friends, finishing 2-1 in the round-robin portion of a tournament like this one, including a win in a meaningful game against the United States is a tough, tough way to get eliminated.

It's a bizzare way to get eliminated.

[aarond23]

Yeah tough way to go out for the Canadiens....the scare against SA is really what hurt them, although they surely would have had to keep Mexico under 9 in any scenario.

[Knick9]

There's something that I just don't understand, why would there even be a need for the tie-breakers if USA happens to lose against South Africa? USA would be 1-2 and Canada 2-1 if that happened. I agree, that is a very bizarre way to get eliminated, and should I say "screwy?" :hp

[aarond23]

You got it Knick9 if SA pulls the unthinkable and beats the US...Canada and Mexico advance easily.

[Augustin_"Gus"]

There's something that I just don't understand, why would there even be a need for the tie-breakers if USA happens to lose against South Africa? USA would be 1-2 and Canada 2-1 if that happened. I agree, that is a very bizarre way to get eliminated, and should I say "screwy?" :hp

That is an unlikely scenario. Would be great for baseball in South Africa.

And it would perhaps spark a debate in the baseball circles in the United States.

Perhaps.

[Shoeless]

There's something that I just don't understand, why would there even be a need for the tie-breakers if USA happens to lose against South Africa? USA would be 1-2 and Canada 2-1 if that happened. I agree, that is a very bizarre way to get eliminated, and should I say "screwy?" :hp

The tiebreaker only applies to a U.S. win over RSA. If the South Africans win, Canada is through, and the U.S. is, uh...through. The other "through".

[Perseas]

Exactly... that tiebreaker would apply in 3-way tie, were all teams would be with a 2-1 record. Now the only way the Canadians would advance would be if RSA beats USA. Something that could materialize only if "Scottie" beams it in ... :). Then again... I shouldn't be talking about surprises. My country was on the good side of one of the greatest surprises in all sport...

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

My friends, our hopes are finished. There is no way USA will lose to South Africa, unless USA plays crappy like against Canada.

[Knick9]

Apparently some people have this tie-breaking thing messed up. I read an article and it stated that even if USA were to lose against South Africa, the team would have to get beat by more than seven runs because of the tie-breaker that USA has against Mexico when they beat them 2-0.

Excuse me? The tie-breaker should not even be in effect if USA loses. USA would be 1-2, Canada would be 2-1, by what logical way does USA advance?

[mikethegreat8899]

ok now were definitely finished, there is absolutely no way the US is losing to South Africa now, ill be suprised if they don't mercy them.

[efin98]

They just scored their 16th run and it's only the 2 and 1/3 innings in...sorry Canada but better luck next time around. At least you had the upset of the tourney so far!

[Big_Mac]

congratulations to team canada from me. even though we didn't advance, we beat the US which is good enough for me.

[efin98]

Look on the bright side- Canada now has itself a new set of rivals for next time!

And Canada certainly did something no one would have thought was possible- they changed the focus from the Caribbean teams to the North American teams!

[efin98]

It's over. Canada has been eliminated due to a 17-0 mercy ruled shortened US victory over South Africa.

Better luck next time.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Well, this thread wasn't created for the purpose of the WBC, it was created to talk canadian baseball, so talk on!:D

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Who else besides me thinks it's not Francis's fault we lost?

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Too bad Larry Walker couldn't play, he might have turned us around.

[Erik Bedard]

Who else besides me thinks it's not Francis's fault we lost?

Not me. Four consecutive doubles to a lineup featuring... *gasp* Geronimo Gil.

Actually, I shouldn't say that. Let's all blame it on Eric Cyr. He gave up V-Tek's homer that lost us the tiebreaker. Either way, Canada finished with the best overall winning percentage of any team in the whole entire tournament except Korea. So you could say Canada won.

[mikethegreat8899]

We won in spirit! :D

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Anyway, thanks for partcipating guys.

Did you see Francis pitch a no-hitter thru 6 against the Jays?
That was wicked!

[Erik Bedard]

Anyway, thanks for partcipating guys.

Did you see Francis pitch a no-hitter thru 6 against the Jays?
That was wicked!

Yup. Too bad he couldn't do it against Mexico...

[125osprey]

Is Ernie Whitt a Canadian citizen?

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Is Ernie Whitt a Canadian citizen?
I'm pretty sure he is, Troy, clarification?

[baseball_in_hel*]

I really hope that Canada qualifies for the Olympics since it is the last one and might not get in again.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

I really hope that Canada qualifies for the Olympics since it is the last one and might not get in again.
Hey, they beat the US, what more?