Chapter
The World Baseball Classic: An Emotional Mutation
32:28 - 38:27 (05:59)
The World Baseball Classic has grown into something that gets people excited and is fuelled by the enthusiasm of Latin people, who have been taken advantage of by baseball business for too long. The perfect time to risk injury to key players is during spring training, when they would already be playing in warm-up games that matter.
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The debate continues over whether the MLB All-Star Game is truly worth risking players' health during the middle of the season.
32:28 - 33:53 (01:24)
Summary
The debate continues over whether the MLB All-Star Game is truly worth risking players' health during the middle of the season. Some argue for breaks in the season or a post-season event instead.
ChapterThe World Baseball Classic: An Emotional Mutation
EpisodeLocal Hour: The Hierarchy of Drunkenness
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
The World Baseball Classic is often treated like a preseason tournament, with marketing that does not match the excitement of the fans.
33:53 - 34:34 (00:41)
Summary
The World Baseball Classic is often treated like a preseason tournament, with marketing that does not match the excitement of the fans. However, many baseball fans are passionate about the event despite the lack of hype.
ChapterThe World Baseball Classic: An Emotional Mutation
EpisodeLocal Hour: The Hierarchy of Drunkenness
PodcastThe Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Dan Le Batard expresses his frustration with how the MLB has used Miami's Latin community to build the economy around the sport while abusing and angering the fans, all within a backdrop of cultural stereotyping.
34:34 - 38:27 (03:52)
Summary
Dan Le Batard expresses his frustration with how the MLB has used Miami's Latin community to build the economy around the sport while abusing and angering the fans, all within a backdrop of cultural stereotyping. He also discusses the potential of the World Baseball Classic and how it can evoke fun and emotion for viewers.