Mar
11
2009
Updates from around the league…
Wow. Just Wow. Wow is all I can say about the Netherlands defeating the Dominicans AGAIN 2-1 in 11 innings! This is one of the biggest upsets in sports really. A team of no MLB experience except for Randall Simon and another guy who had 3 at bats, vs practically a star studded MLB lineup with the likes of Big Papi, Hanley Ramirez and Jose Reyes. The Dutch move on to Round 2 while the Domincans are sent packing back to their MLB teams spring training.
Pedro Martinez pitched solid again throwing 3 scoreless innings. His fastball looked great, topping out at 92, that is not a typo, 92 MPH! He has to get signed by somebody. The Mets have said they are not looking to bring Pedro back.
The Cubans defeated the Australians 5-4, while Venezuela defeated the Italians 10-1. The USA team plays Venezuela for the pool winner, and the Cubans face the winner of Australia / Mexico.
Projected #1 pick Stephen Straburg was described by one scout this week as “already better than A.J. Burnett.” He could pitch in the big leagues TODAY. He will be the consensus #1 pick in the draft. The Nationals looks like his destination.
Manny Ramirez makes his spring training debut manana.
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