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The USA and Venezuela were clearly the standout teams in the Toronto pool of the World Baseball Classic. Following Canada's near upset of Team USA in the opening game, they went on to disappoint the hometown fans by losing their next game to Italy. Italy looked impressive in defeating Canada 6-2, but were no match for the Venezuelans in losing twice to them, 7-0 and … [Read more...] about More from the WBC

World Baseball Classic 2009

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This article marks a couple of firsts for the Pickin’ Splinters site: the first ever post written from outside of the United States, and the first collaboration between two different contributors to the site. This evening, Chas and Smitty are joining forces, with a little help from their traveling companion DJ, and writing about their experiences in Toronto at the opening round … [Read more...] about World Baseball Classic 2009

Tuesdays with Smitty: A recruiting trip like no other.

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By Aaron M Smith It was Saturday night - Valentine's Day - one of the "quieter" nights of the year if you are single. Well I was home hanging with the loyal cat, Beckett, enjoying a bottle of Francis Coppola 2006 Black Label Claret, when the doorbell rang. I opened the door, and it was Shoeless Joe Jackson. THE Shoeless Joe Jackson was at my door. Of course I had to rub my … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: A recruiting trip like no other.