WBC: JAPAN ELIMINATES U.S.A.

I hate to say I told you so but--NO strike that--I actually love to say I told you so. It just pains me to do it under these circumstances. DAVEY JOHNSON, Team USA Manager - This one is for you. I TOLD YOU SO!!!!


I posted this on my Facebook site March 19th. And just about every other non-Yankee acolyte knew that this would be the nail in the coffin for Team USA.

JIMMY ROLLINS SHOULD START AT SHORTSTOP FOR TEAM USA. THIS ISN'T THE YANKEES AND I DON'T CARE ABOUT DEREK'S FEELINGS. THESE GAMES COUNT.

So in the ultimate game that counts--an elimination game--we start Jeter at SS and DH Jimmy Rollins, a much better fielder. And a late Jeter error proves costly in allowing Japan to fend of a late Team USA rally.

The fact that Rollins goes 4-4 vs. Jeter's 1-4 is icing on the cake. I'm OK with both bats being in the lineup.

Sucks that we lost but Thank God Derek F-ing Jeter's feelings were not bruised or otherwise damaged in the playing of this World Baseball Classic.

After all, that should be the important thing. Because what kind of a nation have we become when we hurt the feelings of the face of baseball?

Oh Slav, I'm detecting sarcasm.

Well you should because I'm laying it on a little thick.