A quick word on the WBC

Watched some games last night. 

It was interesting baseball.  The players clearly cared.  The stadiums looked packed, and the fan were into it.  I love baseball.  It try to get to as many minor league and major league games as I can.  These games are more meaningful and exciting than any minor league game.  And again, I love minor league baseball. 

And growing the sport internationally will lead to a better MLB.  It will increase the player pool.  Plus, it will only improve the leagues financial stability.  A model for the sports world is the English Premiere league.  Imagine growing baseball into South America (Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, etc.)  South America is experiencing economic growth.  There baseball would be in our off-season.  Unlike Asia leagues, MLB would not compete with a robust South American league. 

P.S.  Injuries can happen anytime.  Thank goodness Chris Perez didn't hurt himself as part of the WBC, cause the vitriol would be through the roof.