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socalwingfan · 12-17-2005, 10:26 AM

A-rod is screwed no matter what he does - if he plays for the US he gets heat - he plays for the DR he get heat - he decides not to play he gets heat. Is Hideki Matsui, one of the most classy and respectful players in the game a prick because he doesn't want to play. 162 games plus playoffs is a long grind (i'm not comparing it to a hockey season 'cause there is no comparison), this tournament has no history or meaning and a lot of guys don't want to play. We'll see people's reactions when a Roy Halladay or Mariano Rivera blows out their arm in this tourney. A lot of teams have already petioned MLB to have some of their players blocked from playing - this tournament is not at the right time of the year - the potential for injuries is high

12-17-2005, 10:26 AM	#4
socalwingfan Retired Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pacific Ocean Exp:	A-rod is screwed no matter what he does - if he plays for the US he gets heat - he plays for the DR he get heat - he decides not to play he gets heat. Is Hideki Matsui, one of the most classy and respectful players in the game a prick because he doesn't want to play. 162 games plus playoffs is a long grind (i'm not comparing it to a hockey season 'cause there is no comparison), this tournament has no history or meaning and a lot of guys don't want to play. We'll see people's reactions when a Roy Halladay or Mariano Rivera blows out their arm in this tourney. A lot of teams have already petioned MLB to have some of their players blocked from playing - this tournament is not at the right time of the year - the potential for injuries is high Last edited by socalwingfan; 12-17-2005 at 10:28 AM.