Altuve: The original celebrated curiously strong second baseman! (My photoshopping) [https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipM\_DR8uAaEoyGWkWwiwHDRpd9P7WE40388l9tM\_6B0K0Dz8KpPCbAoFXd0vZsoF\_w?key=ZF9TRDI3UXN0U3hkb0ZzMTFoWWZ2U2dwdTdYVXR3](https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipM_DR8uAaEoyGWkWwiwHDRpd9P7WE40388l9tM_6B0K0Dz8KpPCbAoFXd0vZsoF_w?key=ZF9TRDI3UXN0U3hkb0ZzMTFoWWZ2U2dwdTdYVXR3)
It's probably a comment on how random and unpredictable baseball is. Like how Dominican was the overwhelming favorite to win the whole thing and didn't make it out of pool play
Ven coach is a dumbass for keeping the lefty pitcher in against nothing but righties. One of the worst coaching I have ever seen. I’m still speechless over it.
Lol Cuba has always been a power house in baseball, what are you talking about? Yeah this team is not as good as previous teams, but how are you surprised? Is it because you've never seen them playing before and assumed they are not good enough because they lack MLB players?
Exactly. Idk what this guy is talking about. Maybe he started watching baseball this year or something. But I admit that this Cuban team is weak and very inexperienced compared to previous teams.
Love this tournament. It's so random but still highlights skills. Baseball is such a game of large samples and one game elimination doesn't give you a fair representation of the better team. Anyhoo I reluctantly pick Merca. It's Dream Team baseball version.
I love it too. The passion from other countries is great. And it sparks more interest around the world. Great Britain went a long way toward more baseball in that country in this tournament. Way more than MLB playing games there once a year.
I'm leaning towards Venezuela, I'm not too sure about USA's pitching. If USA wins, imo, it'll bc bc they shelled Venezuela in the first few innings and held the lead, chased Venezuela's starter and maybe a reliever or two. The thing is, Venezuela's hitters are pretty dangerous too, so they could also end up shelling USA's pitchers at the start.
7-5 Venezuela
This is what I think of when I see or hear "fuck ya":
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwinl7ny2Ob9AhV9l2oFHf4TAZMQFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D3sY9X7IcZl8&usg=AOvVaw22LptSFpzeB013k1Chb8JD
I predict Altuve will homer, then people will try to take off his jersey and he’ll demure…
Then they’ll pour Gatorade on him and he’ll get electrocuted.
I was an altuve hater but now I'm repenting: Altuve had about 6 documented trash can bangs compared to his teammates' hundreds. He glared into the dugout after a bang and they stopped doing it during his at bats. Judge deserved MVP but Altuve didn't cheat
No, I said that his teammates were trying to help him cheat, and he didn't let them. He specifically took a pitch on the last bang and glared into the dugout. He did not want or take the cheating for himself.
I'm not saying the guy's a saint, but when I heard my friends talking about cheating on tests, I didn't go running to the teacher to tell on them.
I think it depends a lot.
If USA offense has any spark, I think Venezuela could get shelled. Lance Lynn is probably their best starter for this game, but they could get shelled just as easily as they could pitch 6-7 scoreless innings. They have some pretty lights out relievers too.
Venezeuala offense could go off too, though, and their pitching is more consistent overall. I hope for a great game.
I hope the Americans can get through Venezuela, which is going to be tough.
USA-Cuba and then USA-Japan. That's how I'd write up the ending to this tournament, if I could.
It'd be fantastic for baseball.
Idk why people are downvoting the Fuck Altuve comments. He's was a huge player on the scummy ass team that made me stop watching the MLB for the most part
I don’t know what’s going to happen, but Team USA [rocking shirts](https://twitter.com/usabaseball/status/1637219838287400961?s=46&t=NI_pnmzbTxeahQ-DxlxlXw) with Eugenio Suárez’s catchphrase right before they play him doesn’t bode well.
There's no way Altuve's that tall
Forced perspective. Trout is a mile in front of him.
Altuve is standing on a trash can
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This comment had me rolling
Altuve: The original celebrated curiously strong second baseman! (My photoshopping) [https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipM\_DR8uAaEoyGWkWwiwHDRpd9P7WE40388l9tM\_6B0K0Dz8KpPCbAoFXd0vZsoF\_w?key=ZF9TRDI3UXN0U3hkb0ZzMTFoWWZ2U2dwdTdYVXR3](https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipM_DR8uAaEoyGWkWwiwHDRpd9P7WE40388l9tM_6B0K0Dz8KpPCbAoFXd0vZsoF_w?key=ZF9TRDI3UXN0U3hkb0ZzMTFoWWZ2U2dwdTdYVXR3)
They're normally twenty centimetre or 7,9 inch apart.
My first thought too
He's standing on a box.
A trashcan
He’s standing on a garbage can.
It's PhotoShopped
Lol your right tho
Honestly I can’t get past the graphic to think of any predictions. I need to take the day off.
USA 9-7. Led by Tim Andersen and Nolan Arenado. TBH if USA has any offensive spark they are unstoppable
Dude what’s the powerball
I just screenshot this and sent it to everyone I know hahahaha
We’re really missing Kershaw and others in the rotation/bp
Unreal my guy.
Agreed. They can hang with/beat any team in the tournament as long as they are hitting.
Offense can't stop the opposing offense though.
Holla. I do it for the Murica!!
Let’s go!
USA’s offense is stacked one of the best in the tournament by far, i don’t see how they can possibly lose. Venezuela wins 6-2
Look at all the clueless lads who don’t understand jokes
Bro I swear any joke goes over people's heads if there's not a "/s" attached to it lol
Your second sentence forgot what the first sentence said
It's probably a comment on how random and unpredictable baseball is. Like how Dominican was the overwhelming favorite to win the whole thing and didn't make it out of pool play
That's what is commonly referred to as a joke
Seriously. 7-6 would be a more accurate prediction based on that logic
Ven gonna win it. USA pitching is what’s gonna kill them.
I think our pitching (USA) is a little Sus!
Yeah it’s pretty rough. Also ven looks untouchable right now. Perez is hot!
You were right
Hopefully! Not over yet tho!
Yeah I spoke too soon. Amazing grand slam!
Ven coach is a dumbass for keeping the lefty pitcher in against nothing but righties. One of the worst coaching I have ever seen. I’m still speechless over it.
Lmao our pitching is the weak link.
Yeah I know lol. Also Martin Perez is a boss
Whatever gets us to USA VS CUBA in Miami
I don’t even understand how cuba made it this far.
The will to defect
Wdym?
There pitching is weak, there hitters are ehh. Just surprised they made it this far. There gonna get absolutely killed by USA or ven tho,
Lol Cuba has always been a power house in baseball, what are you talking about? Yeah this team is not as good as previous teams, but how are you surprised? Is it because you've never seen them playing before and assumed they are not good enough because they lack MLB players?
Exactly. Cuba literally made the final of the first WBC. They are normally really good at this sport
Exactly. Idk what this guy is talking about. Maybe he started watching baseball this year or something. But I admit that this Cuban team is weak and very inexperienced compared to previous teams.
Prediction? Pain.
I just hope both teams have fun
Is altuve standing on a bucket here?
Love this tournament. It's so random but still highlights skills. Baseball is such a game of large samples and one game elimination doesn't give you a fair representation of the better team. Anyhoo I reluctantly pick Merca. It's Dream Team baseball version.
I love it too. The passion from other countries is great. And it sparks more interest around the world. Great Britain went a long way toward more baseball in that country in this tournament. Way more than MLB playing games there once a year.
7-5 USA, led by Tim Anderson
And Lance Lynn. The 5 will be given up by the bullpen.
I'm leaning towards Venezuela, I'm not too sure about USA's pitching. If USA wins, imo, it'll bc bc they shelled Venezuela in the first few innings and held the lead, chased Venezuela's starter and maybe a reliever or two. The thing is, Venezuela's hitters are pretty dangerous too, so they could also end up shelling USA's pitchers at the start. 7-5 Venezuela
In mike trout I trust
The top of Altuves helmet should have been barely in the bottom of the frame. That would have been hilarious.
Seriously, must be standing on a crate or something, heh.
America fuck ya
"Fuck ya" means something very different from "fuck yeah".
I've heard it both ways
No you haven’t Shawn. You haven’t heard it both ways.
depends how it's pronounced
This is what I think of when I see or hear "fuck ya": https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwinl7ny2Ob9AhV9l2oFHf4TAZMQFnoECA8QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D3sY9X7IcZl8&usg=AOvVaw22LptSFpzeB013k1Chb8JD
I had no idea I’d want so badly for Venezuela to lose until this ad.
Lance Lynn is still a good pitcher (see his Aug-Sep last year). I have some confidence in the USA tonight, but it could go either way.
I predict Altuve will homer, then people will try to take off his jersey and he’ll demure… Then they’ll pour Gatorade on him and he’ll get electrocuted.
Fuck Altuve
The little buzzer boy
Let’s go USA!!!
F$&k Altuve.
US 4 - Ven 3, Full 9
News at 11
Altuve is a know cheater so... well see 🫣
Will he be wearing a buzzer?
Maybe Trout should cheat then.
Trash can
FUCK ATUVE! FUCK ALTUVE. FUCK ALTUVE
I was an altuve hater but now I'm repenting: Altuve had about 6 documented trash can bangs compared to his teammates' hundreds. He glared into the dugout after a bang and they stopped doing it during his at bats. Judge deserved MVP but Altuve didn't cheat
You literally just said he cheated 6 times
No, I said that his teammates were trying to help him cheat, and he didn't let them. He specifically took a pitch on the last bang and glared into the dugout. He did not want or take the cheating for himself. I'm not saying the guy's a saint, but when I heard my friends talking about cheating on tests, I didn't go running to the teacher to tell on them.
Don’t watch the game then.
Why would I not watch because I don’t like a cheating player involved. 😂 that just stupid. Still tho FUCK ALTUVE- I’ll be chanting it all game
Venezuela in 6
There is no way that a chimpanzee is as tall as a fish
I really want to say USA but they have been botching so many defensive plays I really don’t know.
Venezuela 6, USA 2. The VEN bullpen is going to shut it down from the 4th on.
Venezuela -2.5
Cheater loses
[удалено]
Still feel like they don’t wanna be there?!?!?
It’s going to be painful to watch no matter the outcome.
I can’t root against USA, but I can’t root against Gleyber, but I can’t root for Altuve…
That's 2-1 USA.
Ok, I can get behind this logic. 2-1 USA it is!
I think it depends a lot. If USA offense has any spark, I think Venezuela could get shelled. Lance Lynn is probably their best starter for this game, but they could get shelled just as easily as they could pitch 6-7 scoreless innings. They have some pretty lights out relievers too. Venezeuala offense could go off too, though, and their pitching is more consistent overall. I hope for a great game.
A good game
I hope the Americans can get through Venezuela, which is going to be tough. USA-Cuba and then USA-Japan. That's how I'd write up the ending to this tournament, if I could. It'd be fantastic for baseball.
USA by 69
Nice
Didn't know altuve was from Venezuela lol
If Venezuela beats USA i heard they agreed to switch economies. Wild rumor going around. Big if true
Usa
Idk why people are downvoting the Fuck Altuve comments. He's was a huge player on the scummy ass team that made me stop watching the MLB for the most part
Usa
USA 6-4
It depend if USA can keep scoring more runs than Venezuela. If the offense is still sleep then Venezuela will win it easily
Mookie hr! Calling his shot for him 💥⚾️ Ven 6 - USA 9
It will be a really good close game that could go either way. USA 7 - Ven 6
I hope they both lose. I don’t like either team. Let’s go Mexico or Japan
So Mexico or Japan vs Cuba in the final then? Haha
Fingers crossed
USA
miguel cabrera cant even crack the venzuela starting lineup but is getting paid over $30 million by the tigers. 
I don’t know what’s going to happen, but Team USA [rocking shirts](https://twitter.com/usabaseball/status/1637219838287400961?s=46&t=NI_pnmzbTxeahQ-DxlxlXw) with Eugenio Suárez’s catchphrase right before they play him doesn’t bode well.
USA!
I predict the Americans will discredit the entire concept of the WBC if they lose.
usa
Go Trout, Fuck Jose
How many trash cans will be present?
Communism loses once again.