http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/baseball/bal-guthrie-world-baseball-classic-217,0,5598498.story
Count me as at least one fan of the WBC.
Even with a number of stars sitting out, there are powerhouse teams to be found in the US, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and Japan.
Beyond those teams, Cuba, Canada, Mexico, and Korea can all put out representative teams.
From an Orioles perspective, the concern is that WBC participants get thrown off their normal spring routine, and could be injured.
From the perspective of an Orioles fan, I am happy Guthrie is getting some of the recognition he deserves.
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