Tuesday, March 12, 2013

2013 World Baseball Classic -- Dominican Republic rallies from 4-run deficit to edge Italy - ESPN



La Repubblica Dominicana si strofina il naso italiani nella sporcizia.
(The Dominican Republic rubs the Italians noses in the dirt.)

I domenicani sono stati solo cercando di divertirsi, ma qualcosa sembra essere andato perso nella traduzione.
(The Dominicans were just trying to have fun but something seems to have been lost in the translation.)


Dominican Republic rallies at WBC


2013 World Baseball Classic -- Dominican Republic rallies from 4-run deficit to edge Italy - ESPN:

"That's something you never see in the big leagues," Cano said. "Here we get a chance to come out and give high-fives to the guys. We can jump around. Nobody sees you trying to show somebody up. It's more about the chemistry on the team. We're all excited to be here, and we've all got a mission to win."

(Note: to Robinson Cano - buy a dog and name him clue, then you'll have one. you probably shouldn't show up your opponent. EVER!! See below.)

Italy hitting coach Mike Piazza said his team noted the Dominicans' demeanor.

"Some enhanced theatrics," Piazza said. "It's not what we're used to, but hey, you have to go to with it and have fun. It's unorthodox for me. Obviously in a 162-game season you're not going to be seeing that, so you have to just let it roll off your back."

 (Note: From my coach-speak to English thesaurus "demeanor" and "enhanced theatrics" means "Bull spit". See below) 
The New York Yankees second baseman was annoyed in the seventh when Italy's Nick Punto slid hard into second base on an inning-ending forceout.

"I was upset," Cano said. "I don't care if you slide on a double play, but when it's a forceout, the last thing you want to do is get hurt."
(Note: to Robinson Cano - again, get a clue Robby!! Good Luck the rest of the way.)

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Abbiamo ancora amano l'Italia!!!
(We still love Italy!!!)
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