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Monday - December 5, 2005

Alumni News: World Baseball Classic

'Turns out there are a couple of Texas Exes who've agreed to play in the innaugural World Baseball Classic in March (should they be selected by the US National Federation): Huston Street and Roger Clemens. How 'bout that?

I liked this question and answer group from the FAQ:

Q: Why conduct the World Baseball Classic?
A: The World Baseball Classic was created to provide a platform that will increase worldwide exposure of the game of baseball and further promote grassroots development in traditional and non-traditional baseball nations. The tournament's primary objectives are to increase global interest and introduce new fans and players to the game. The World Baseball Classic acknowledges and pays tribute to the tremendous growth and internationalization of the game.

Nuthin' whatsoever to do with the fact that baseball and softball were dropped as Olympic sports, I'm sure. Also note how the schedule (early to mid March) doesn't conflict with the MLB schedule nearly as much as the Summer Olympics always did.

Posted by Joanna at 8:41 PM