The World Baseball Classic is stupid. Bill Price makes some great points in today’s News.
Not only did Wright play last night, he played all nine innings despite injuring his big toe in the first inning. He had to play all nine because the U.S. had nobody left on the bench, with Chipper Jones and Kevin Youkilis already hurt.
Wright is hurt so bad he needs X-rays after the game. He even admitted he thought during the game the toe might be broken, yet he still played all nine innings. You can say he took one for the team, but you know what, the Mets are his team, not TEAM USA. I’m as patriotic as the next guy, but this is absurd.
First thing this morning, the Mets should call Wright and K-Rod and whoever else is playing in this thing and call them back to Port St. Lucie – IMMEDIATELY.
I agree with Bill and said the same thing the other day. Screw the WBC. Imagine if Wright is lost for an extended period because of a silly made up tournament? Davey Johnson keeps playing guys out of position, which was cute when it was Kevin Mitchell in ’86, but not worth it to win this silly tourney.
Bring ’em home, Omar.
