Juco Baseball National Tournament


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Juco Baseball National Tournament

Juco Baseball National Tournament

The World Cup draws so much frenzy from audiences because of the passion in which it is played by the players. Even sports fans who may not be particularly partial to the game of soccer often watch a little of the World Cup action—and not just to see women take off their shirts and French midfielders throw vicious head butts at Italians.

It is not necessarily all the players from all the countries that lack enthusiasm for the WBC. Americans in particular look less motivated than athletes from other nationalities.

Perhaps modern American baseball players have been conditioned to feel the World Series is the ultimate baseball championship because the WBC is still so new.

American Passion for WBC vs. International MLB Player Passion for WBC

Even though several international stars such as Johan Santana (Venezuela) and Vladimir Guerrero (Dominican Republic) will not be on 2009 WBC rosters, they are not playing due to severe injury or because their MLB clubs have the power to and have exercised their right to veto a player’s desire to play in the WBC.

Furthermore, Seattle Mariners third baseman Adrian Beltre has been arguing with Mariners upper management over his desire to play in the WBC and the team’s opinion that it is not is their best interest due to his recent injury problem.

2009 USA World Baseball Classic Roster Is Weak

The lack of commitment US MLB players have for international tournaments is most evident in the 2009 Team USA bullpen. America will be relying on Mets setup man J.J. Putz and new Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton to shut down games. Both players are very talented, but there are several better options out there.