This is regarding the Olympics who have kicked out baseball and softball in the 2012 Olympics.
One is softball which basically has been ruled by the USA, Japan and Australia as far as the medals are concerned. Our softball team sends its' best players to play there even though there isn't room for them all. (Man we could have used that Virginia Tech pitcher against Japan in the final though). It is an all star team. Japan has some great players and a fantastic pitcher who has given us fits even though we usually are able to win the games. Australia is always tough.
At the same time in baseball we do the opposite. Due to most players in MLB we are unable to send our best players to the olympics to put the world in it's place. That may be one of the unsaid reasons they don't have it because there is no dream team. Also some foreign players could play for their country like Manu does for Argentina in basketball. Cuba sends its' best players which is why it wins consistently. I wish we could do it too but of course MLB says no.
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09-04-2008, 11:46 AM #1All-American
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A Tale of Two Sports
Go Sinton Pirates and Lady Pirates! I also like old movies like "Dawn at Socorro." I also like the Tour de France. I like the Pelican West Band located at South Padre Island, Texas. Phil is PhiI is Bill is the compassion police. He is also the Sinton Matador. Some call him the Sinton Prophet. {Also Captain Obvious.
} BEWARE OF THE HOWLING BEAR! He's going for the Corner - he's got it! Roy Orbison rules.
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09-04-2008, 11:47 AM #2All-American
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Also can you imagine what would happen if we sent our best boxers too. But their promoters don't want them boxing for free plus there is the injury possibility factor.
Go Sinton Pirates and Lady Pirates! I also like old movies like "Dawn at Socorro." I also like the Tour de France. I like the Pelican West Band located at South Padre Island, Texas. Phil is PhiI is Bill is the compassion police. He is also the Sinton Matador. Some call him the Sinton Prophet. {Also Captain Obvious.} BEWARE OF THE HOWLING BEAR! He's going for the Corner - he's got it! Roy Orbison rules.
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09-04-2008, 11:56 AM #3Moderator
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Sorry but our best boxers still would not do that greatOriginally posted by Phil C
Also can you imagine what would happen if we sent our best boxers too. But their promoters don't want them boxing for free plus there is the injury possibility factor.
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09-04-2008, 12:09 PM #4Practice Squad
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Let's throw out softball and baseball and let's keep those anorexic women who like to dance with a ribbon, hula hoop, and a little red ball. That's a real sport that draws worldwide fans.
PLEASE!!!
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Originally posted by Phil C
Also can you imagine what would happen if we sent our best boxers too. But their promoters don't want them boxing for free plus there is the injury possibility factor.
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09-04-2008, 01:33 PM #6All-American
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big difference in boxing styles...........hey lets get rid of baseball and softball and add bmx racing and trapoline............and keep handball.......that looks a game a p.e. teacher invented to keep the six graders happy on rain days.
