Canada bounced back from a disappointing World Baseball Classic to clinch the Bronze Medal in the 38th World Cup of Baseball.  This was Team Canada’s first medal in the bi-annual tournament’s history. (View Team Canada’s roster here)

To do it, Canada had to beat a talented Puerto Rico team that includes former major leaguers Jose Valentin and Ruben Gotay.

Toronto Blue Jays …

Mare au Mare

Here is a response to Tight PP’s question. I was preparing it anyways.

British Columbia: Baseball Hotbed

With Colorado Rockies’ pitcher Jeff Francis currently in the post-season spotlight, it got me to thinking of another stud Canadian Rockies (former)ballplayer – Larry Walker – and why all these new studs (Jason Bay, Adam Loewen, Rich Harden, Justin Morneau) are coming from beautiful British Columbia.