Now that football is over, baseball is ready to spring onto the scene. (Did you catch the double entendre there?)
Orioles pitchers and catchers report tomorrow to Sarasota. Those participating in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) reported yesterday. Yay. There are more than a few Orioles playing in the WBC this year. Sadly, that usually does not bode well for their performance upon returning to the team. The WBC games and innings add-up when tacked on to a 162 game season.
According to the most current information I have, ten Orioles will be participating in the WBC:
Henderson will play for Team USA, marking his WBC debut.
Kremer returns for Team Israel, his third appearance.
O'Neill joins Team Canada.
Bradfield represents Team Panama.
Garcia, Espada, and Vázquez are on Team Puerto Rico, stepping in after key players were denied insurance.
Long pitches for Great Britain.
Ashman joins Team Canada.
Cruz, a 26-year-old lefty, plays for Cuba.
I am still committed to soccer (football in the rest of the world) with Arsenal actually not folding this year. So far! Go Gunners!
Turning to the Olympics--I wish they were a bit more exciting. As of this morning, the U.S. has but two medals--both gold. For such a promising team to get spanked the way they are is sad. It looks as if the team may get possibly earn two more medals today.
Finally, in high school baseball, Jax is preparing for his senior year at Arundel High. He was rated with the second best curveball among high school seniors in Maryland. I am looking forward to seeing more than a few games.
-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL
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