Monthly Archives: February 2013

Japan Looks to Maintain WBC Title Monopoly

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Fourth in a series of 2013 World Baseball Classic previews Samurai Japan will begin the 2013 World Baseball Classic (WBC) in a unique position. Not only is the white-and-blue the defending champions, but the third-ranked nation has won … Continue reading →

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China Seeking Nation’s Biggest Baseball Upset

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Third in a series of 2013 World Baseball Classic previews China will look to capitalise on a surprise performance in the 2009 World Baseball Classic (WBC) and pull another upset in this year’s edition of the quadrennial tournament. … Continue reading →

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Korea Primed to Continue Classic Title Chase

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Second in a series of 2013 World Baseball Classic previews MARYVILLE, Tenn. –After their second place finish in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, Korea will enter the 2013 tournament as one of the favourites. The journey could prove … Continue reading →

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Taiwan Ready to Avenge 2009 WBC Finish

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) First in a series of 2013 World Baseball Classic previews MARYVILLE, Tenn. – After winning one of four qualifiers, Chinese Taipei will host one of the four opening pools in the 2013 World Baseball Classic (WBC). No doubt … Continue reading →

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