WBC critics... are you watching?

PLENTY of baseball fans have been openly critical of the WBC. They say it is just about the money. The timing sucks (although they have no better option). Blah, blah, blah.

The facts are just as obvious Bonds using steroids. The WBC is simply far more interesting than regular spring training games. When Beltre hits two home runs in a game, it's always good. But when it comes in a game where he is representing his country?

Very cool.

Who can not see the fans going crazy when Venezuela plays the Dominican Republic and not understand something is happening here?

Baseball is about tradition. So much so that when something new comes along, it is easy to be critical and dismissive.

If you are still against the WBC, fine. Nothing I say is going to change your mind.

But just watch some of these other teams play and do so with an open mind.

You might just find yourself having fun.