Orioles WBC Roster News

[backwardsk]

Givens should play shortstop.

[weams]

Pool A: SeoulGocheok Sky Dome

Gm 1	Israel  Korea		Mon, Mar 6 5:00 AM EST	Mon, Mar 6 7:00 PM KST
Gm 2	Israel  Chinese Taipei		Mon, Mar 6 10:30 PM EST	Tue, Mar 7 12:30 PM KST
Gm 3	Korea  Netherlands		Tue, Mar 7 5:00 AM EST	Tue, Mar 7 7:00 PM KST
Gm 4	Chinese Taipei  Netherlands		Wed, Mar 8 5:00 AM EST	Wed, Mar 8 7:00 PM KST
Gm 5	Netherlands  Israel		Wed, Mar 8 10:30 PM EST	Thu, Mar 9 12:30 PM KST
Gm 6	Korea  Chinese Taipei		Thu, Mar 9 5:00 AM EST	Thu, Mar 9 7:00 PM KST
Gm 7 *	Pool A TBD  Pool A TBD		Fri, Mar 10 4:00 AM EST	Fri, Mar 10 6:00 PM KST

* Tiebreaker game, if necessary

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Pool B: TokyoTokyo Dome

Gm 1	Cuba  Japan		Tue, Mar 7 5:00 AM EST	Tue, Mar 7 7:00 PM JST
Gm 2	China  Cuba		Tue, Mar 7 10:00 PM EST	Wed, Mar 8 12:00 PM JST
Gm 3	Japan  Australia		Wed, Mar 8 5:00 AM EST	Wed, Mar 8 7:00 PM JST
Gm 4	Australia  China		Thu, Mar 9 5:00 AM EST	Thu, Mar 9 7:00 PM JST
Gm 5	Australia  Cuba		Thu, Mar 9 10:00 PM EST	Fri, Mar 10 12:00 PM JST
Gm 6	China  Japan		Fri, Mar 10 5:00 AM EST	Fri, Mar 10 7:00 PM JST
Gm 7 *	Pool B TBD  Pool B TBD		Sat, Mar 11 5:00 AM EST	Sat, Mar 11 7:00 PM JST

* Tiebreaker game, if necessary

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Pool C: MiamiMarlins Park

Purchase your ticket package now for games at Marlins Park

Don't miss your chance to see the United States, Dominican Republic, Colombia and Canada compete in First Round play from March 9-13. There are two options for ticket packages: Purchase a full 6-game strip package for all the games and you're guaranteed the best seats and the best prices. Full 6-game strip packages begin at just $60/strip ($10 per game). If you have a favorite team, you can purchase a special 3-game country pack to see all your country's action. Country packs begin at just $30/pack ($10 per game). With either package, you get better seats than any single-game buyers.

Buy 6-Game StripCanada PackColombia PackDominican Republic PackUSA Pack

Gm 1	Canada  Dominican Republic		Thu, Mar 9 6:00 PM EST	Thu, Mar 9 6:00 PM EDT
Gm 2	Colombia  United States		Fri, Mar 10 6:00 PM EST	Fri, Mar 10 6:00 PM EDT
Gm 3	Colombia  Canada		Sat, Mar 11 12:00 PM EST	Sat, Mar 11 12:00 PM EDT
Gm 4	United States  Dominican Republic		Sat, Mar 11 6:30 PM EST	Sat, Mar 11 6:30 PM EDT
Gm 5	Dominican Republic  Colombia		Sun, Mar 12 12:30 PM EDT	Sun, Mar 12 12:30 PM EDT
Gm 6	Canada  United States		Sun, Mar 12 7:00 PM EDT	Sun, Mar 12 7:00 PM EDT
Gm 7 *	Pool C TBD  Pool C TBD		Mon, Mar 13 6:00 PM EDT	Mon, Mar 13 6:00 PM EDT

* Tiebreaker game, if necessary

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Pool D: JaliscoEstadio Charros de Jalisco

Purchase your ticket package now for games at Estadio Charros de Jalisco

Don't miss your chance to see Mexico, Italy, Puerto Rico and Venezuela compete in First Round play from March 9-13. Full strip ticket packages include the full schedule of all six games at Estadio Charros de Jalisco.

Buy 6-Game Strip

Gm 1	Mexico  Italy		Thu, Mar 9 9:00 PM EST	Thu, Mar 9 8:00 PM CDT
Gm 2	Venezuela  Puerto Rico		Fri, Mar 10 9:00 PM EST	Fri, Mar 10 8:00 PM CDT
Gm 3	Venezuela  Italy		Sat, Mar 11 3:00 PM EST	Sat, Mar 11 2:00 PM CDT
Gm 4	Puerto Rico  Mexico		Sat, Mar 11 9:30 PM EST	Sat, Mar 11 8:30 PM CDT
Gm 5	Italy  Puerto Rico		Sun, Mar 12 3:30 PM EDT	Sun, Mar 12 1:30 PM CDT
Gm 6	Mexico  Venezuela		Sun, Mar 12 10:00 PM EDT	Sun, Mar 12 8:00 PM CDT
Gm 7 *	Pool D TBD  Pool D TBD		Mon, Mar 13 9:00 PM EDT	Mon, Mar 13 7:00 PM CDT

* Tiebreaker game, if necessary

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Second Round (Round Robin)

Pool E: TokyoTokyo Dome

Gm 1	Pool B Runner-Up  Pool A Winner		Sat, Mar 11 10:00 PM EST	Sun, Mar 12 12:00 PM JST
Gm 2	Pool B Winner  Pool A Runner-Up		Sun, Mar 12 7:00 AM EDT	Sun, Mar 12 8:00 PM JST
Gm 3	Pool A Runner-Up  Pool A Winner		Mon, Mar 13 6:00 AM EDT	Mon, Mar 13 7:00 PM JST
Gm 4	Pool B Runner-Up  Pool B Winner		Tue, Mar 14 6:00 AM EDT	Tue, Mar 14 7:00 PM JST
Gm 5	Pool A Runner-Up  Pool B Runner-Up		Tue, Mar 14 11:00 PM EDT	Wed, Mar 15 12:00 PM JST
Gm 6	Pool A Winner  Pool B Winner		Wed, Mar 15 6:00 AM EDT	Wed, Mar 15 7:00 PM JST
Gm 7 *	Pool E TBD  Pool E TBD		Thu, Mar 16 6:00 AM EDT	Thu, Mar 16 7:00 PM JST

* Tiebreaker game, if necessary

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Pool F: San DiegoPetco Park

Purchase your ticket package now for all games in San Diego

Second Round play takes place March 14-19 with potential teams including: United States, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Colombia, Canada, and Italy. Full 6-game ticket packages begin as low as $78 per 6-game plan ($13 per game) and include the full schedule of all six games at Petco Park. Each package also includes a possible bonus 'Tiebreaker Game' in the case of a tie (March 19th). Full 6-game strip package buyers get the best seats and the best prices. 

You can also purchase a special 3-Game Plan and get better seats and better prices then the single game buyers. These three games include extra special entertainment and events as we're not just hosting baseball games at the World Baseball Classic - we're throwing a party as well. Experience the World Baseball Classic Fan Festival before each game in addition to special events at Petco Park: 

Thursday, March 16 - Party in the Park pre-game happy hour and College Night featuring DJ's and drink specials.
Friday, March 17 - BeerFest pre-game happy hour featuring beers from local and national breweries and a live DJ.
Saturday, March 18 - A doubleheader means KidsFest fun and festivities for the entire family all day long with a live band, drink specials and a special Laser Show after the night game.

Buy 6-Game StripBuy 3-Game Strip

Gm 1	Pool C Winner  Pool D Winner		Tue, Mar 14 9:00 PM EDT	Tue, Mar 14 6:00 PM PDT
Gm 2	Pool D Runner-Up  Pool C Runner-Up		Wed, Mar 15 9:00 PM EDT	Wed, Mar 15 6:00 PM PDT
Gm 3	Pool D Runner-Up  Pool C Winner		Thu, Mar 16 10:00 PM EDT	Thu, Mar 16 7:00 PM PDT
Gm 4	Pool C Runner-Up  Pool D Winner		Fri, Mar 17 10:00 PM EDT	Fri, Mar 17 7:00 PM PDT
Gm 5	Pool D Winner  Pool D Runner-Up		Sat, Mar 18 3:30 PM EDT	Sat, Mar 18 12:30 PM PDT
Gm 6	Pool C Runner-Up  Pool C Winner		Sat, Mar 18 10:00 PM EDT	Sat, Mar 18 7:00 PM PDT
Gm 7 *	Pool F TBD  Pool F TBD		Sun, Mar 19 8:00 PM EDT	Sun, Mar 19 5:00 PM PDT

* Tiebreaker game, if necessary

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Championship Round (Single Elimination)

Finals: Los AngelesDodger Stadium

Purchase tickets for the Championship Round

Dodger Stadium hosts the Championship Round March 20-22. The Championship Round consists of two Semi-Finals games and the winner-take-all Championship game. Single Game Tickets for the Championship Round will be on sale in January. Full 3-Game Strips begin at $75 per package and are now on sale. Purchase your tickets now to see the best players in the world chase a World Championship for their country.

Buy 3-Game Strip

Gm 1	Pool F Winner  Pool E Runner-Up		Mon, Mar 20 9:00 PM EDT	Mon, Mar 20 6:00 PM PDT
Gm 2	Pool F Runner-Up  Pool E Winner		Tue, Mar 21 9:00 PM EDT	Tue, Mar 21 6:00 PM PDT
Gm 3	Semi 2 Winner  Semi 1 Winner		Wed, Mar 22 9:00 PM EDT	Wed, Mar 22 6:00 PM PDT

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2016 Qualifiers

Qualifier 1: SydneyBlacktown International Sportspark

Gm 1	South Africa  New Zealand	7 1	Thu, Feb 11 9:00 PM EST	Fri, Feb 12 1:00 PM AEST
Gm 2	Philippines  Australia	1 11	Thu, Feb 11 3:30 AM EST	Thu, Feb 11 7:30 PM AEST
Gm 3	Philippines  New Zealand	7 17	Fri, Feb 12 9:00 PM EST	Sat, Feb 13 1:00 PM AEST
Gm 4	South Africa  Australia	1 4	Fri, Feb 12 3:30 AM EST	Fri, Feb 12 7:30 PM AEST
Gm 5	South Africa  New Zealand	9 2	Sat, Feb 13 2:30 AM EST	Sat, Feb 13 6:30 PM AEST
Gm 6	South Africa  Australia	5 12	Sat, Feb 13 10:00 PM EST	Sun, Feb 14 2:00 PM AEST

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Qualifier 2: MexicaliEstadio B-Air

Gm 1	Germany  Nicaragua	4 5	Thu, Mar 17 3:30 PM EDT	Thu, Mar 17 12:30 PM PDT
Gm 2	Czech Republic  Mexico	1 2	Thu, Mar 17 10:30 PM EDT	Thu, Mar 17 7:30 PM PDT
Gm 3	Czech Republic  Germany	15 3	Fri, Mar 18 3:30 PM EDT	Fri, Mar 18 12:30 PM PDT
Gm 4	Nicaragua  Mexico	0 11	Fri, Mar 18 10:30 PM EDT	Fri, Mar 18 7:30 PM PDT
Gm 5	Nicaragua  Czech Republic	7 6	Sat, Mar 19 9:00 PM EDT	Sat, Mar 19 6:00 PM PDT
Gm 6	Nicaragua  Mexico	1 12	Sun, Mar 20 10:00 PM EDT	Sun, Mar 20 7:00 PM PDT

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Qualifier 3: Panama CityEstadio Nacional Rod Carew

Gm 1	Colombia  Spain	9 2	Thu, Mar 17 2:00 PM EDT	Thu, Mar 17 2:00 PM EST
Gm 2	France  Panama	2 9	Thu, Mar 17 9:00 PM EDT	Thu, Mar 17 9:00 PM EST
Gm 3	France  Spain	5 3	Fri, Mar 18 2:00 PM EDT	Fri, Mar 18 2:00 PM EST
Gm 4	Colombia  Panama	6 3	Fri, Mar 18 9:00 PM EDT	Fri, Mar 18 9:00 PM EST
Gm 5	Panama  France	7 4	Sat, Mar 19 9:00 PM EDT	Sat, Mar 19 9:00 PM EST
Gm 6	Panama  Colombia	1 2	Sun, Mar 20 7:00 PM EDT	Sun, Mar 20 7:00 PM EST

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Qualifier 4: BrooklynMCU Park

Gm 1	Pakistan  Brazil	0 10	Thu, Sep 22 12:00 PM EDT	Thu, Sep 22 11:00 AM EDT
Gm 2	Great Britain  Israel	2 5	Thu, Sep 22 7:00 PM EDT	Thu, Sep 22 6:00 PM EDT
Gm 3	Brazil  Israel	0 1	Fri, Sep 23 12:00 PM EDT	Fri, Sep 23 11:00 AM EDT
Gm 4	Great Britain  Pakistan	14 0	Fri, Sep 23 7:00 PM EDT	Fri, Sep 23 6:00 PM EDT
Gm 5	Brazil  Great Britain	3 4	Sat, Sep 24 8:00 PM EDT	Sat, Sep 24 7:00 PM EDT
Gm 6	Great Britain  Israel	1 9	Sun, Sep 25 6:00 PM EDT	Sun, Sep 25 5:00 PM EDT

https://www.worldbaseballclassic.com/schedule?mlbkw=ds-g-p15711172857

[Just Regular]

The Dutch infield is getting crowded - Gregorious, Simmons, Bogaerts and Profar in it along with Schoop.  Earl said give me all the shortstops and I'll figure out - some guys are going to be playing out of position.

[scOtt]

48 minutes ago, OrioleDog said:

The Dutch infield is getting crowded - Gregorious, Simmons, Bogaerts and Profar in it along with Schoop.  Earl said give me all the shortstops and I'll figure out - some guys are going to be playing out of position.

Like Givens.

[weams]

http://www.masnsports.com/steve-melewski/2017/01/a-look-at-the-world-baseball-classic.html

[wildcard]

Doesn't sound good for a guy that has to learn a whole pitching staff.

[Frobby]

That's terrible.    Poor judgment on his part.   

[Dark Helmet]

Time to sign Wieters

[webbrick2010]

Misses fanfest, skips out on ST to play in WBC

I bet DD wished he didn't sign and picked up Wieters for the same or less, who knew that no one would want Weiters

[weams]

http://www.si.com/mlb/2017/02/09/world-baseball-classic-team-usa-roster

 

[ChuckS]

11 hours ago, webbrick2010 said:

Misses fanfest, skips out on ST to play in WBC

I bet DD wished he didn't sign and picked up Wieters for the same or less, who knew that no one would want Weiters

He will still have over a month to get ready.  Pitchers and catchers report on Feb. 14.  The WBC games will be at most from March 6-22.  Working with the guys for four weeks rather than six weeks is not going to make a huge difference.  I think this is being overblown a bit.  

Most everyone feels the length of Spring Training can be reduced anyway.  If he wants to support his National team he should be free to do so.  He may not get a chance again.